Tag Archives: culture

Making the Right Hire

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A bad hire can decrease productivity, destroy culture, and cost thousands of dollars. We discuss the steps to ensure you hire the right person every time.
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Bullying in the Workplace

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Last month we discussed anger and its impact on the workplace. Not surprisingly, we had several requests asking for a paper on bullying. While we could simply examine the prevalence and impact of bullying, I had the opportunity to talk …
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Manage Your Anger Effectively

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Learn what personality traits contribute to anger, tools to modify these traits, and finally some actions to take when you find yourself in the middle of an emotionally charged situation.
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The Power of “Belief”

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Explore the power of belief and how we as leaders can use it to create a culture that engages and empowers employees.
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Using Transformational Learning in Organizations

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As the younger generations entered the workforce, their desire for constant learning and collaboration have lead organizations adding transformational or social learning to their culture.
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Transparency : A Culture of Belief & Leadership

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After reading about the goal of collaboration and transparency in the “Treaty on Open Skies”, I discuss transparency and its effect on company culture.
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Being a Gen-Y in a Gen-X/Boomer World

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Having been successful in my career, I explore the lessons I’ve learned from my Gen-X bosses and my own experiences to provide tips and advice to both Gen-X/Boomer bosses working with Gen-Y’s, as well as to Gen-Y’s trying to make it in today’s economy.
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Creating An Ideal Workplace Culture: Are There Keys to Unlocking People Talent?

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“That’s just how we do things around here.” If you’ve ever found yourself on the receiving end of such a statement, take it from me, you are obviously unaware of the company culture you’ve just encountered.  Culture, positive or negative, …
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Decisiveness drives success for companies

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Some people really struggle with making decisions. Some people just can’t make up their minds. Neither can some companies. But if they knew what their indecision was costing them, would they change how they operate? In 2001, Ram Charan, a …
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