Often times in leadership we look to motivation as the means to having our employees succeed. And this is true, however should the motivation for success be self driven or employer driven? We all know you can't make anyone do...
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Building the Ideal Company Culture
By Keely T.
This article Got Team Spirit? Building the Ideal Company Culture by Amy Blackburn talks about how a company's culture plays a huge part in the amount of turnover they experience. It's important to understand that management sets the tone...
M Stands for Marketing
By Keely T.
I thought since it's the beginning of March, I would focus on Marketing which is another important aspect to having a great business or product. There is a lot more to a marketing strategy than just creating a few...
Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
Summary By Keely T.
The Article Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work by Abby Perkins discusses the use of ROWE, a management strategy designed to increase productivity. The program gives employees the freedom to work on their own terms, their own time, and measures...
Offering Benefits to Employees by I. Galindo
Why would a company want to offer a nice benefit package? I would think to keep their employees content with their employer. Companies offer employees benefits to keep them returning to the job. Not only to keep them but...
Setting Clear Expectations with Meetings – Managing Your Time
Listen as Robert describes how to set better expectations before and during meetings....
Face The Facts and Avoid F.A.C.T
Life is made easier by facing the facts. In the workplace, their are four things you need to manage appropriately in order to be more successful Frustration Attitude Confusion Talking If you can keep these four in control by making...
Life’s Opportunities to Update to a New Operating System
I realized a few weeks ago that life gives us an opportunity to (like a computer or phone) reboot and start fresh with a new "operating system". Braathe 4.0 "launches" today New features: Wakes up earlier Less susceptible to b.s...
Becoming a Talent Farm (or the Minor League Baseball for Business and Entrepreneurs)
Developing talent and watching it leave can be a sobering concept for many a leader, but doing this regularly can be a valuable endeavor. Companies and managers who are known for their talent development skills and abilities are looked upon...
Acknowledgement, Humility, Apology – Your AHA Moments
Mistakes are worth making when they become opportunities to truly apologize. People who refuse to acknowledge they have screwed up, that aren't humble enough to be contrite, and don't apologize reap what they sew. When you make a mistake, the...