Even though we’re all trying to get more done with fewer resources, and many businesses’ mantras have become “work faster, harder and more efficiently,” we also know that employees are not machines. And treating them as such will hurt your business and your bottom line. Creating a work environment that recognizes and allows for your…
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Death by PowerPoint
So there we were, sitting in the hotel conference room anticipating the speaker. The lights dimmed, the music slowly faded, and the speaker opened up his talk to the 40 or so of us who were there to be inspired by his message. Our expectations were high, but our energy low, since it was 7pm and most…
Reduce Worry by Living in ‘Day-tight Compartments’
One of Dale Carnegie’s principles for overcoming worry is to live in “day-tight compartments.” This term was first coined by Sir William Osler when he encountered this life-changing quote from Thomas Carlisle, “It is not our goal to see what lies dimly in the distance but to do what clearly lies at hand.” Rather than…
Identifying Opportunities for Employee Growth – How to Decide Which Employees to Promote
Choosing one employee over another employee can be a tedious and difficult task, especially if you have a close working relationship with each. The key is to know what to look for in each employee and how to promote the chosen one respectfully. Below, you can find some tips to help you weigh the pros…