Student debt is painful for college graduates today. They are unable to begin saving toward their 401K, start a family, or even buy a house due to their mountain of student loan debt. In fact, the debt amounts are so high for these grads that approximately 40% of them are in default on their loans.… Read More »
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Research Reveals The Real Reason People Switch Jobs
Most of us think that employees leave the job because they do not like their boss, or maybe they aren’t being paid enough. The data is in and you aren’t going to believe what it tells us. The Data Reveals Why People Leave Their Job No one wants to be stuck in a dead… Read More »
Company Culture Is Generally Resistant To Change
If you have been running a company for any length of time, you understand that company culture is difficult to change. You likely inherited a certain culture when you stepped into the role of CEO. Once a culture is determined, it takes time and intentionality to change it. Company Culture is Generally Resistant To… Read More »
Help Young Talent Develop A Professional Mindset
Depending on how long you have been in business, it can seem that the talent is getting younger and younger every year. The generational gaps we experience are not just in social environments, but are truly felt in the workplace as well. So, how do we help these young professionals develop the right mindset that… Read More »
Exceptional Leaders Encourage The Millennium Generation
The Millennium generation (25 and younger) can be a challenge and an opportunity. How do you deal with employees who operate quite differently than you? They are constantly in contact with their network of friends and colleagues through text messaging. They write in blogs about anything and everything. They use technology to self-organize into their… Read More »
How To Increase Team Productivity
Employee goal setting increases employee productivity and profits because it builds a strong foundation of employees for business success. It gives an external focus that enhances performance culture and coordinated efforts among all employees. Ultimately, it helps to provide a competitive advantage! Employee goal setting tips: Set goals that will tie employees into the success… Read More »
Exceptional Leaders Play ‘Aim’ Game, Not ‘Blame’ Game
Fault finding is easy. All of us can have negative assessments of what should or should not have been done. Looking at the past and blaming others, however, is not as productive as looking at the future. No one can change the past. Exceptional Leaders use a “lessons learned” approach and play the “aim game”… Read More »
The Importance of Company Reputation
Many business leaders think if they just post a job opening for their company, talented candidates will start beating down their door. Yes, a good number of people will apply for the positions, but are these individuals’ top performers? Did you know that your company’s reputation has a lot to do with the type… Read More »
Who’s Fighting for your Employees Attention?
It should be no surprise to you that your employees can get easily distracted. A whole host of things can come in and wreck productivity if you are not watching out for it. In today’s information age, there are many distractions that are begging for your attention. Company Time Matters Spending your time poorly… Read More »
Exceptional Leaders are Personally Productive
A survey by the Houston Business Journal revealed that 59% of the respondents want to improve their time management and productivity. Leadership is a demanding endeavor which requires focused sustained energy and personal efficiency. Exceptional leaders know that they must be efficient in their personal work and utilize their time effectively to be successful. … Read More »