Your Communication Systems get your people the information they need. Every organization we’ve ever worked with (and probably haven’t worked with) struggles with communication - and everyone knows [...]
In the United States, about two-thirds of employees are disengaged in their jobs, and the most common reason by far is that they don’t like their boss. We all know that common saying, "People join a [...]
All of us like to believe we are known as “good listeners”, but here's the truth - we aren't. Most of us get caught up in distractions like phones and conversations with other employees. However, [...]
61% of Americans say that work is a significant source of stress. People also say "Cry After 5". What happens to us when we can't manage that stress anymore? What happens to our mentality when we [...]
As you go throughout your day, try to acknowledge situations that other people are dealing with. I tried this on a recent business trip and it was remarkable what happened. Here are some examples:
Organizational charts sometimes feel like an intangible element in our business that doesn’t offer a lot of value. Sure, if tasked with this responsibility, we may revisit the organizational chart [...]
Let’s face it, hiring and training is expensive. Studies show that, on average, cost-per-new hire ranges between $3,000 to $5,000. Taking in account time, training, and lack of production, recruiting [...]
"My boss always yells at me!" While this statement is commonly exclaimed, the reality is that it's simply an assumption. Take a step back - which parts of the above statement are entirely accurate; [...]
When reading the title of this article, there is no doubt that it sparked either an emotion or a name of that person we should be having a difficult conversation with. It is likely our reaction was [...]
Most of us want to be viewed as an effective communicator, and a majority of us believe that we are. Effective communication requires listening, clear language, and the ability to ask good questions. [...]
