I like lists and this one provides tangible ideas that are easy to apply. Excerpted from: Getting It Done: Increasing Productivity Through Better Time Management By: Sharon Housley Business owners and managers continually juggle a variety … [Read more...]
Motivate Like the Marines
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A back issue of Harvard Business Review describes how the U.S. Marine Corps – which hires a lot of young, unskilled, and sometimes troubled youth – manages to “outperform all other organizations when it comes to engaging the hearts and minds of … [Read more...]
Tips from a Google Recruiter
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you want to hire the best, you have to go after the best because, on average, only about 17% of the workforce is actively looking for a job (and many of those are people you probably would not want to hire). At the other end of the spectrum, we … [Read more...]
A Word about Recognition…
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The one thing all managers have 100% control over is recognition. Study after study report that recognition is either the #1 motivator or, at the very least, in the top five. As children, we are recognition addicted. (“Mom, look at me!”) But … [Read more...]
Something every new employee needs to hear at the end of their first day…
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“At the end of the first day, take new employees aside and tell them they are really going to be good at whatever they are going to be doing. They really need to hear that.” ---Another great idea from the Restaurant Doctor Bill Marvin. (To … [Read more...]
Things you can do to engage and motivate your employees
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Some cost no money at all, just a little time and effort... Open & frequent communications to build trust (never lie or color the truth) On-the-Spot Rewards/Recognition Programs--which ANYONE can give to another employee for a special … [Read more...]
I Just Got Another Degree
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I wonder why everyone complains about the cost of a higher education? I just got a Ph.D. from Harvard. It only cost $59.99 and no shipping. For an additional $59.99, I can also get a complete transcript to go with it (www.diplomasandmore). On a … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Hire Well
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
While the price of the product is important, the EXPERIENCE during a shopping event or business deal is even more important. Eye contact, listening skills, and empathy will be remembered for years. (And an unpleasant experience will have an even … [Read more...]
The Six Laws of Absolute Honesty
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Excerpt from a new book by professional speaker, author, and corporate culture expert Larry Johnson entitled “Absolute Honesty.” 1. Tell the truth – the worst truth beats the best lie. 2. Tackle problems as they happen – they won't go … [Read more...]
Recognition: Minimal Cost, Huge Returns
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I received a bunch of cards on my birthday last week, some via the Internet and some via snail mail. (No offense, but, to me, the latter seemed more thoughtful.) I read every one of them and left the paper ones sitting out for a few days. I have … [Read more...]
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