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Jan 22, 2013

The importance of recency

How to make sure your audience gets the most of meetings

Jan 22, 2013

Rallying for raises

Cannery workers, bartenders in hole-in-the-wall taverns, employees of movie and drive-in theaters … know what they’ve got in common?

Jan 21, 2013

The power of goals

What to do when the initial enthusiasm fades and we hit obstacles and results that don’t come as fast as we would like.

Jan 16, 2013

‘Dear’ Generation Y, We should talk…

Before we just hand over the reins there are a few things you should know.

Jan 8, 2013

With social media and HR, more than 50 shades of gray

Had the person posting been one of my employees, I likely would have fired her.

Jan 7, 2013

The return of common courtesy

Why treating people with courtesy and respect is an overlooked attribute of great leadership.

Jan 7, 2013

Fit to be hired

You believe the job interview has gone pretty well so far. And then you’re hit with these odd questions.

Jan 2, 2013

When smoking could be hazardous to your business

I’m still stumped on the best way to respond when I’m with a client and they pull out a cigarette.

Jan 2, 2013

In-House Interrogatory

What do you do in your legal department to keep things light?

Dec 26, 2012

Location, location, location

For us, it worked out to have our first business a stone’s throw from our house and no matter what the market research might have said.

Dec 20, 2012

Service excellence across the generations

How to implement an effective customer service plan that meets everyone’s expectations.

Dec 19, 2012

Are you listening to your employees and making them feel valued?

If you listen carefully, what may have been missed is most employees, especially those on the frontlines, have the answer.