Does employee engagement matter to company success? Today you hear a lot about employee engagement. Senior executives have been concerned about this within their companies for some time… and for good reason. There are many descriptions of what employee engagement is and what an engaged employee looks like. In recent newsletters, we have discussed these areas. If you missed these articles, contact us and we will send them to you right away. An engaged employee is: Willing to put in the extra effort Have high levels of loyalty Have an emotional bond to the company Promote the company as “the employer of choice” Strive to inspire peers Are your employees engaged? According to a Gallup Study and a recent report…
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These 4 Leadership Behaviors Make Good CEOs Great (and Drive Exponential Growth) Successful companies and businesses do well because they have strong leadership behind them. When things get tough in business, leaders raise the bar and keep the company moving toward greatness. If you’re striving for leadership, here are 4 behaviors to focus on. The Ability To Think On Their Feet Great leaders look for ways to adapt to any situation. They use their skills and knowledge to meet goals and rise to the occasion. The most important thing is to learn from your mistakes. When a situation arises, a great leader quickly thinks of a solution. They prioritize the steps they need to take to resolve problems. A great…
How To Avoid A Workplace Meltdown Work, high-performance needs, and a demanding pace inevitably become overwhelming at the office. Occasionally, an employee may have a meltdown due to work stress or emotional baggage from their personal life. Either one can cause a volatile or unpleasant situation in the workplace when an employee responds poorly to the circumstances. Be prepared with some actionable steps to assist them. Here are ways to offer support: Don’t ignore the meltdown happened. Emotional problems are difficult because they make us feel vulnerable and remind us of our own shortcomings. Don’t pretend like nothing happened. People often ignore the incident in order to help their coworker save face. However, this is the worst thing you can…
4 Ways To Go From Manager To Leader Those that manage a team may or may not be a leader. Being a manager doesn’t automatically mean you are able to lead a team. There is a distinct difference in the two. Managers are those that meet deadlines and get their job done in a timely way. While vital to any company, a manager can take their role a step further if they learn how to lead too. Leaders have the ability to stretch their team and bring them to a new level. They help them with a vision and ways to achieve their roles. If you want to go from a manager to a leader, do the following: 1. A…
The Nine Powerful Beliefs Of The Mega Successful You Should Start and Train Today – Weeklydot.com Success is ultimately based on action but your beliefs determine your actions. And the big secret of the mega successful for getting ahead is what they believe — full stop. Many people want to believe that it’s some unfair throw of the dice that makes some people succeed where so many fail, but that’s not really it at all. Success is an attitude that comes from a framework of powerful beliefs and empowering thoughts. The belief system of the mega successful informs and inspires their actions — and that’s what makes them achieve their goals. They believe in their own abilities and potential Mega…
I had the opportunity this month to coach a new sales rep. He hadn’t sold anything in the last 4 months and was at the breaking point with the manager. After meeting with them both, it was obvious he was used to being an order taker, not an order maker. We assessed him, saw he had potential to be a superstar and I was engaged in coaching him. He has since brought in two new business accounts he had been working on, and two new ones already, one with recurring revenue. Sometimes it takes a little tweak here and there to get people on the right track.If you have any questions about this article, contact us today! Marc…
With the number of fraud cases each year, shredding compliance laws have become more stringent to protect individual’s information. The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) was put into place to guard private information from being unlawfully accessed by unauthorized persons. Since these laws bring stiff penalties and fines of up to $1,000 on a state level and $2,500 on a federal level per each violation, it is in the best interest of all business to understand and comply with shredding laws. Education: All businesses that handle client’s personal information are mandated to destroy documents according to specific standards that are put in place by the state in which the business is located. Researching and understanding what the…
Avoid losing your high performing top talent with these quick tips. Conduct an employee survey – find out what your staff thinks about the direction of the company, their role, job satisfaction, their supervisor, company benefits, communications, training, development, support, etc… Once completed, compile the information and look for any trends or common themes. Salary analysis & competition – There have been a plethora of reports stating that most people do not leave primarily for more money. However, they do leave if they feel underpaid for the value they bring to the company. Conduct a competitive wage analysis to ensure your pay scale has not fallen behind. Treat your employees like they matter – As the economy continues to…
1. Establish your long-term vision. Take a good look at your company and its core competencies and create a written picture of your future. 2. Communicate your vision. Let everybody know what your vision is and ask them what it means to them. This will help you to get buy-in and help others know where you are going in the long term so they can see where they fit in. 3. Establish some core values. By establishing some core values, everyone will know the guidelines of their actions and decisions. Core values allow us to come up with similar answers to a problem regardless of the position of an employee based on our values. 4. Establish your goals. Set…
With the coming year, CEO’s will have some challenges to overcome. Passive decision making will not resolve these concerns. Many sleepless nights are ahead for these individuals as they commit to making the right decisions. There is no doubt that the CEO’s of companies large and small have similar difficult problems to solve. Most companies will have to take into consideration the following issues for this year: Marketing: With each passing year, new and innovative ways of reaching the masses in marketing are being implemented in companies across the globe. CEO’s have limited moneys to fund these campaigns, and deciding which methods best suit their target markets prove to be challenging. For businesses that have been hit hard by…