Who is your all-time favorite teacher? Most likely, it was someone who took a sincere interest in you and cared deeply about you. This mentor understood your goals and dreams, and did everything possible to help you attain them. You probably still remember his or her wise adages which you apply in your current professional…
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Five Earth Day Activities to Engage Employees
An estimated 500 million people will participate in various Earth Day activities worldwide, so why not use it as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and tap into teamwork? Several employee studies conclude that morale and employer confidence increase when businesses implement productive green initiatives. Additionally, in many recent surveys, consumers have stated that they are…
Villanova’s Keys to Victory in the NCAA National Championship
The heat was on in Houston on Monday as Villanova played their very best and beat North Carolina to claim their second national championship in the school’s history. What does it take to consistently win during a grueling three-week period and be crowned NCAA Tournament champions? Here are the three keys to Villanova’s victory. Teamwork–…
Six Steps to Standing Out in Busy People’s Inbox
Regardless of your role and rank within an organization, garnering the attention of busy people can be extremely challenging, especially via email. Here are six steps to increasing the likelihood that an email recipient will not only open your email, but read your entire message and respond. Start with a simple subject line. A strong,…
Creating a Strong Leadership Image
Being a strong leader is a combination of a number of things. For some, it is a natural gift—a magnetism that gravitates others to them and makes them an effective leader. For others, leadership is a quality built up over time, constructed and refined and practiced until it gains effective gravity. First Impressions are Everything…
Tips for a More Effective Hiring Process
Most managers agree that hiring is one of the most important aspects of their job. It also tends to be one of their least favorite responsibilities. Ask any manager what their strategy for hiring is, and most will just shrug and tell you they really don’t have one. This is because the hiring process is…
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Employee
Recruiting top talent is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Sure, finding someone who is interested in working for you may be easy, but finding the right employee for your company is easier said than done. To help facilitate the hiring process, many companies employ a number of tactics such as…
9 Quick e-Mail Etiquette Tips
Most people in business send and receive thousands of e-mails per year. While e-mail is a valuable business tool, you always have to ensure that you follow the proper etiquette. After all, e-mail is another extension of yourself, just as if you were writing a letter or meeting someone in person. Here are some tips…
7 Traits Exhibited by a Team Player
The ability to work effectively in a team is essential to your professional growth. If this is a concern for you, then it’s time to examine what type of primary traits you should work on developing in yourself and your employees. If others see yourself as a team player, there is a good chance that…
Following Through with Your Customers
Some companies are having a very difficult time trying to overcome the obstacles presented by the challenging state of the economy. While in the past the main driver of business was through word of mouth, with a declining number in the customer base, companies need to find a new way to promote themselves. A great…