Working in structured 15, 25, and 50 minute increment work sessions can prevent quite a bit of time and scope creep. I find that when I map out my day in these increments, I am able to get strategic rest breaks, clear resets from one topic to another, and greater focus. Anything that could...
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Cut Back on Loser Language and Defeatist Thoughts
What is loser language? Loser language is anything that presents your situation in a way that states that it is unsolvable. Words and phrases like confused, frustrated, struggling, busy, “I don’t have time”, and “I don’t know” are all dead-ends to conversations and change. Instead of confused, ask questions for clarity. Instead of reaching...
New Day vs. New Year – Reflections on 2021
As I look back at the end of the year, what stands out to me as the biggest lessons are: 1. Learning to be more generous with energy and more stingy with time – By giving others my all, it doesn’t matter how much time has passed as long as I’ve given them all...
Are You Being as Successful as You Could Be?
Lindsey Gileski, Braathe Enterprises Intern
Everyone has made a plan for themselves at some point in their lives. For most, this includes short and long-term goals, aspirations, and dreams. These plans can be quite ambitious. They require constant work in more than one way to ensure success. When this plan includes a person’s life or career goals, they can...
THE POWER OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK
By: Desaree’ Pinkham, Penn State Business Senior & Management Intern at Braathe Enterprises – Saratoga Springs, NY Can you think of a business that you’ve visited where your customer service was second to none? You were mesmerized by the experience, so much so that you had to tell someone? Oftentimes,...
Great. I’m getting out of the Army. What am I gonna do next?
Being in the military is a huge accomplishment, but now it’s time to do something else. Yay! Wait, what are you gonna do? By: Desaree’ Pinkham, Penn State Business Senior & Management Intern at Braathe Enterprises Saratoga Springs, NY 2-38 Cav, 504th BFSB deployed to Kosovo out of Ft. Hood, Texas ...
Motivating Employees
By Jacqueline Senecal, Braathe Marketing Intern
Motivating employees and customers can seem like pulling teeth sometimes. However, when a company can work together as a team, the benefits can be surprisingly amazing for employees and sales. Communication is one of the most important aspects of any successful company. Giving all employees tasks, jobs, and projects they have an interest in...
5 Ways to get Feedback
By Marielle Bose-Moody, Braathe Marking Intern
We all need answers. Whether it’s a response to know what’s for dinner, a yes or no to that date, or the answer to a math problem. Let’s talk about how to get feedback about your progress. It is difficult to move forward when you don’t know what you need to improve upon. Well...
Performance Management Systems And Why They Are Important
Courtney Bain
Most organizations have a type of Performance Management System, but are they up-to-date? Are they benefiting the company in both the short term and the long term goals set? Surprisingly for many organizations, the answer is no. A Performance Management...
Business Training At Braathe Enterprises
Business Training At Braathe Enterprises If you are looking for customized business workshops, training and classes and Business consulting. Braathe Enterprises is the right place for you! We offer Customized training options including a combination of online and classroom...