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Hiring mistakes can cost you a lot of time and money, even if you’re only hiring contract-based virtual assistants.
These common hiring mistakes apply from your first VA all the way to your team with lots of full time employees.
1. Their Job Descriptions Aren’t Clear – If you want them ... Views: 1252
You're at a point in your business where the majority of the day-to-day work falls to you, and it's rare that you assign tasks to someone else. Maybe there is no one else to assign tasks to.
You realize you're holding yourself back from expanding to the next level, but delegating feels like ... Views: 1250
Trust is an essential part of team effectiveness. However the strength of trusting relationships varies significantly based on team dynamics. When teammates trust us, they truly take a risk. And with each successive time people put their trust in us and we don't let them down, we reduce that ... Views: 1248
Out of clutter, fInd simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.
-Albert Einstein
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED?
Do you walk around the office and see piles of papers, empty take-out containers from late nights, and old coffee cups? ... Views: 1247
Self development – or personal development, if you like – has become extremely popular and is considered to be a whole industry nowadays. Some people, however, have declared that people involved with self development are self centered and do not submit to the common good of all people. Is it ... Views: 1244
Whether you’re a start-up or an established Fortune 500 company, you have something in common:
You want to be the best in your industry and to increase your value.
Your business is on the verge of greatness. Your team is the best in the industry. But you need that special something to push ... Views: 1244
Authenticity is our greatest superpower. To use our own voices in order to give shape to our own thoughts — there is no contribution more valuable than this.
But what is authenticity? Authentic people are true to who they are. They don’t make excuses for their shortcomings, and they don’t ... Views: 1240
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
Henry Ford
Albert Pujols is BIG news right now. His declaration as a free agent led to a lucrative contract. He will be moving west to join the Los Angeles Angels ball club.
The St. Louis ... Views: 1239
This type of person has an attitude of ‘Us, The Poorly Paid Workers vs. ‘You, The Rich Fat Cat Management’. When you ask him (or her) to implement a strategy, he assesses it against his benchmark of whether it benefits the workers. He may challenge you directly on this point or may quietly ... Views: 1231
The emphasis on value based selling is more important than ever before. With the recent economic climate, finding and selling prospects has become a greater challenge for many sales organizations. As a result, some have seen a slowdown in growth and meeting objectives. For this reason, the key ... Views: 1230
Ever wondered why a particular sports team is on the winning side most times. It is due to a strong team dynamics, which motivate each individual to be a high performer. Team dynamics is one of the critical leadership competencies to build and lead a high performing team. No matter the size of ... Views: 1228
Philosophy, Framework & System For Conscious & Exponential Results from Lifemasters.co.za
If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work, we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving living and leaving a legacy.
The Workplace REVOLUTION Is ... Views: 1227
Be A Leader - The Power of Example
This is the first application for Creating Champions, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.”
I’ve searched the learned halls of the internet and the depths of my brain for a good, short ... Views: 1225
“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.”- Joseph Chilton Pearce
Fear of the boss, or the boss’s system, destroys creativity. Fear creeps into the workplace in many ways: fear of making a mistake; fear of other peoples’ opinions; fear of embarrassment; fear of change. ... Views: 1225
I have shared with you my long version of what a Champion Team is. The truth is it matters very little what my definition is. The true question is what is your definition of a Champion Team? To be successful in life, we all have to affix the target. In order to hit our objectives, goals, and ... Views: 1224
I’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ... Views: 1218
First keep in mind, Google is great but why you know? Well, Google is most popular search Engine among the all search Engine such as Bing, Yahoo, and Ask etc…So, what is secret behind Google. Even, I do not have any idea, why Google is great. Google has unique algorithm that can it to ... Views: 1216
While many companies claim to empower their employees and even have company policies that say their employees are empowered in decision-making, some may simply give lip service to the concept. Employee empowerment is hardly a new concept. But what is this empowerment thing? Business advisers ... Views: 1215
There is a duality of feelings when a co-worker is laid off. The sudden feeling of relief, accompanied by instant fear of being next, along with the emotions of survivors guilt, are all present, washing over them simultaneously. And what happens next can be even worse.
They suddenly find ... Views: 1214
Lets us tell you the most innovative areas in which cash, time and exertion will be invested in by the ventures. These trends are relied upon to significantly affect on endeavors and may require large investment.
cyber-security
1. Automation
Automation has turned into a vital part of ... Views: 1210
Over the past several years I have watched closely as business practices and 'HOW' people do business has changed. Our economy has been forever changed and many larger businesses are taking on the practices that have sustained small business for years. This past week I saw an advertisement ... Views: 1210
I always marvel when I sit in meetings when assigned actions were not taken and the responsible Manger would say, “I gave that project to one of my supervisors and they were unable to finish.” The underlying message in this blaming statement is that the manager delegated the responsibility so ... Views: 1210
So, your sales staff is still relying exclusively on slides. Dave is struggling with the new slide deck from corporate (the one that doesn’t target his market.) Mary is grappling with new graphic guidelines that prevent her from making adaptations. What’s the solution?
What’s the best way to ... Views: 1207
It never ceases to amaze me when I hear about or experience a company that forgets the basics of Marketing 101. Lots of companies use all the latest and greatest marketing strategies to attract business, yet forget one of the most effective forms of marketing; stellar customer service. It seems ... Views: 1207
The Gallup Global Survey 2011 results show that only 18% of Australians say that they love their work. This is a dismal scenario for companies because happy employees bring better investment returns, sales and numbers. And even until today, the big bosses say that it's "lonely on top".
So if ... Views: 1205
Contract workers may be the staffing solution of choice for your company if you’re not ready to make permanent hiring commitments.
Even though you may have learned to do more with less in your business during economic uncertainty, there comes a point where you’ll eventually have to hire ... Views: 1204
You will always run into people who will doubt your abilities and your talents. On one hand, you should never turn a deaf ear to feedback, even if it is destructive feedback. Their honesty might be the only way of making sure you're not being delusional about your talents. At the same time, ... Views: 1202
Managing Director & Lead Facilitator – Phil England – of Eventus explains
how he would go about sorting the diamonds from the garbage!
1) Be wary of flashy websites
Producing an all-singing-all-dancing website is really not that difficult. Try and
look “under the skin” of the site for ... Views: 1200
I am always fascinated by examples of teamwork and leadership from which we can all learn. As such, during a (reluctant, at first) viewing of Michael Jackson’s This Is It movie I was rather intrigued by the way he went about working on what was intended to be his last concert tour. His funeral ... Views: 1199
Healthcare quality and safety is a vital component of quality nursing care. As a result, it is detrimental to safe patient care. In a large hospital, there are a variety of stakeholders such as administrators, physicians, patients, nurses, governments, legislative bodies, professional ... Views: 1198
Why is it so many of us say “Yes” when what we really want to say is “No”?
If it happens occasionally it is likely to cause some minor irritation or inconvenience which is short lived. But if it has become the way of life it can be extremely damaging to our sense of ... Views: 1196
Whenever I teach a class or give a presentation on teamwork, I always give the old adage of "There's no 'I' or 'U' in the word TEAM." Just like clockwork, as if drawn by the laws of physics, someone will shout out, "Yah, but there is a 'ME'!" I then enthusiastically reply, "YES!" My astute ... Views: 1195
Every organization is founded on the groundwork that would ultimately make it achieve its goals and aims. And in doing so, the organization relies much on its human resources. This is possible through making certain that they function to their utmost levels of productivity. The development of a ... Views: 1193
Philosophy, Framework & System For Conscious & Exponential Results from Lifemasters.co.za
If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work, we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving living and leaving a legacy.
The Workplace REVOLUTION Is ... Views: 1188
More and more corporate organisations are realising the benefits of team building Gauteng activities so are looking for companies who offer these services so they can book their own team building events. The main aim of team building Gauteng activities is to get staff members together away from ... Views: 1188
Headline—“White supremacists, anti-racism protestors clash in Calgary” Good Friday, March 21, 2008
Regrettably discrimination continues in our communities, organizations and workplaces. When I was a career counselor assisting those on unemployment insurance prepare and ... Views: 1187
Surely you know that a job interview requires preparation and research. We often spend hours and hours practicing answering the most common questions. Yet, our greatest keys to success come from asking only a few questions prior to the interview. In this post, I’ll present three key questions ... Views: 1186
Yes there are. I have put C's to team building simply as a way to remind me of all the aspects that go into team building. There are many different areas that need attention from time to time if not daily. But that does not mean it takes an incredible amount of time. It is more about ... Views: 1185
Team building activities for the workplace can work perfectly for you if you are an entrepreneur who wants to improve the productivity of your staff. The activities are also very helpful in trying to build a better workplace has employees who are close to each other.
Team building activities ... Views: 1184
My previous blog explored the value of creating a team model based on the makeup of a hologram. A short recap: What happens when a hologram is cut or divided or cut into a number of pieces? Amazingly, each piece contains the information of the whole from a slightly different perspective. ... Views: 1183
Think about it for a minute – who inspired you the most?
A great sports star often inspires others to take to the sport. A colossus like Mahatma Gandhi inspired a whole nation to follow his path of Satyagraha. A Mother Teresa inspired kindness and compassion in millions. A call by Anna ... Views: 1182
Why does performance evaluation season come with a sense of dread and anxiety? Why do we shrink from this annual routine with such pessimism? Managers and employees alike prefer to shun the performance management process and for good reason. Our long-held and strongly modeled beliefs about ... Views: 1181
Ask, and then listen. Really listen. Tap the creativity and differing perspectives of all employees. An effective leader has learned that good ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. It may be the employee with years of experience who combines innovation with “tried and true” to get the job ... Views: 1178
College basketball’s annual trek up the Final Four mountain began this week.
While the school names change from year to year, the qualities of championship caliber teams are consistent. What are they? And how can you learn from them to win championships at work?
Here are 3 Strategies to ... Views: 1176
During one of my recent Teambuilding Training Programs, I had the opportunity to ask the attending executives to identify the qualities of a "rich team". Of course, this question refers to the relationships and interactions of the team, not to how much money they generate. The responses I ... Views: 1175
Customers are crucial to any business and should be encouraged to know, like and trust our businesses. Are they however always right or are they sometimes even completely wrong? My wife and I were on board a flight that was delayed more than 30 minutes. The delay was due to 3 passengers that ... Views: 1174
A team building activity is a good venue for individual members with unique talents and personalities to learn how to integrate as a team so they can drive results in a more effective manner. It can involve a range of activities and exercises that support team objectives. Several different ... Views: 1173
This is not a chant to use as a mantra for your team but a warning as to what will happen when seemingly innocent habits are allowed to remain in place as part of the team’s character.
DIE…
D…drama
I…insecurity
E…ego
Drama happens inside the team members when conflict ... Views: 1172
Employee engagement evolves organically from a leader’s engaging behavior and an engaging organizational culture. It is really not a “formula.” It boils down to leading and creating organizational culture in ways that stimulate trust, show interest in the individual’s wellbeing, and stimulate ... Views: 1172
Binary alternatives or binary betting is just like some other type of economic spread betting. The mechanics are practically comparable. The sole big difference is always that inside former, as its name suggests, there will only be two attainable outcomes, which can be both up or straight down. ... Views: 1171