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The Best Team Building Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm – By Doug Staneart- Is being friends with your boss a good or bad thing? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetThe key to answering this question is dependent on how competent you are at your job. Like any good workplace relationship where there is an imbalance of power, the fundamental business relationship needs to be a good one. Think of the relationship between a customer and supplier. If the ...
Views: 1316 - All Stressed Up and Nowhere to Go? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Theresa BehennaIn researching content for my topic on Extraordinary Performance I came across this article by Peter Bregman at Fast Company and thought it worth reprinting to help deal with a difficult colleague, motivate better teamwork, boost morale and productivity... Stress doesn't discriminate between ...
Views: 1312 - 6 Reasons for Using HokuApps Rapid application development tool - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Kay ParkarSocial, mobile and cloud-based capabilities have revolutionized the commercial playing field. Just having a store no longer suffices. It is challenging for a business to survive, let alone thrive, without a definitive presence on the internet. The app emerged over the past few years, to ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - The choice of Team Building Gauteng activities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from jenifer smithMore 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: 1311 - You Have to Get the Cows Out of the Creek First - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Chris Ruisi“There is only one way to solve a problem – the right way” – Chris Ruisi, The Coach and Business Motivational Speaker of Choice “Get the cows out of the creek” is an expression I first learned about when I read an article about Meg Whitman, the then CEO of E-Bay (and now the new CEO of HP). ...
Views: 1311 - ABILENE PARADOX (PART 2) - WHERE AND HOW THE BUG THRIVES - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Dr. Madan TripathyAbilene Paradox (Part 2)– Where and how the bug thrives Madan Tripathy Welcome back! Here we meet again. I am sure you have gone through my first post in the series “Abilene Paradox – Be Aware of the BUG that plagues us every now & then”. If not, please go through the same first. Here is ...
Views: 1309 - Engaging Employees Begins with an Engaged Leader - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Valencia RayEmployee 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: 1307(1 vote) - Pros and Cons of Binary Betting - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jack DavisBinary 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: 1307 - *** Why is it so many of us say "Yes" when what we really want to say is "No"? - by 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: 1306(1 vote) - *** Team Building- Are there More C's? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineYes 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: 1305(2 votes) - Team work is in our Blood! - Top 4 methods of building super achieving teams - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Avinash NaiduThe idea of team work is at least as old as 200,000 years, a time when we first stood upright and roamed the continent of Africa. We lived in large family groups of up to 150 individuals which was almost unheard of in other animal kingdoms. We stayed together, hunted in groups, divided our tasks ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Collaboration Rather Than Competition – The Need for Wise Partnerships is Higher than Ever - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI have owned and operated my business for nearly 15 years. Although the reasons for being in business have remained consistent, the method in running and building my business has drastically changed. The greatest change came with the onslaught of the Internet. Another huge change came with 9/11. ...
Views: 1302 - Team Building Tips - Meetings that appeal to all temperaments - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetDuring my team workshops we focus in on 4 core temperament styles that make up most teams, a very quick summary as it relates to meetings would be: 1.Action Oriented - let's get something accomplished and move on! 2.Task Oriented - let's be clear about what's on the agenda and keep to the ...
Views: 1299 - Firing Employees - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Hugh StewartKnowing when to fire someone is a necessary skill for any business owner. I became very good at firing employees because when I acquired one of my businesses it had 200% turnover. One of the things I realized very early in my entrepreneurial career is that the reasons for firing generally ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Inspiring Local Success - March 2011 - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Tina NiesIt’s already March… are you on track for making this year your best year yet? If not, it’s not too late! But, do you know what your best year yet would look like? Imagine it – what does your business look like on December 31, 2011, in your best year yet? Who are your clients, customers, or ...
Views: 1296 - DIE Team DIE - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyThis 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: 1293(2 votes) - How Does Your Team Win Like the San Francisco Giants? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThe San Francisco Giants won the World Series…again. That’s two of the last three seasons, a rare achievement. What discoveries are there for you in their success as you seek to increase sales with greater productivity so you can leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you ...
Views: 1292 - Team Leadership - This is it! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Chuck ReynoldsI 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: 1292(3 votes) - Performance Evaluations Don't Have to Be Painful - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenWhy 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: 1290(6 votes) - Moving from Me to We - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Yvette BethelWhen I speak with leaders I tend to attune to their language in order to understand their orientation toward the team. Some leaders speak about themselves profusely, using the words “I” or “me” so often that it sounds like they the only person in the department. Sometimes these leaders refer ...
Views: 1288 - Empowered Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen creating a culture characterized by engaged employees, one of the more influential resources for transformation are the leaders of your organization. When leaders are immobilized by a controlling culture, dishonesty, disorganization, those who withhold information, or even bullying, ...
Views: 1287 - Making Corporate Team Building Something Fun And Inspirational For All - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Oliver RobertsonMention the phrase 'team building day' to any employee and the reaction most probably won't be a positive one. There has long been a perception of these kinds of company activities as dull affairs, usually involving bundling staff into cramped minibuses and heading out into the middle of nowhere ...
Views: 1286 - Corporate Team Building and School Trips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Neha ShuklaEnter the corporate world and it is all about busy schedules that ride herd. The same ‘sit and work’ in the work station, attending of meetings and conferences, the same visit to offices for sales, and the list goes on. Why not give yourself a break from the monotony? This does not mean that you ...
Views: 1284 - Creating an Extraordinary Organization - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott HunterOnly six per cent of Americans love their jobs. Stress-induced depression is on the rise and predicted to be the leading occupational disease responsible for more work days lost than any other single factor. And poor communication in the workplace is a leading cause of job dissatisfaction. ...
Views: 1278(4 votes) - The Eye of Leadership Performance - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership, as do people, evolves. Seeing through the eye of the leader has taken on a whole new level of meaning in light of recent advances in cognitive neuroscience. When a leader realizes that how she or he perceives their self, their team members, and the organization powerfully matters to ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - How to Install Vinyl Siding: A Home Improvement Guide - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from TheLast HeartDo you want to know how to install vinyl siding in order to give your home's exterior a fresh look? While there are many things you can do to give your home a new look on the outside, few things are as cost effective as installing new siding, and no siding material is as wide spread as ...
Views: 1274 - How To Teamwork Your Way To The Top - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Barbara StennesYou need to put a Herculean individual effort to get the same result that a well-knit team could easily achieve. The key to building a successful team is to instill in all the team members a sense of shared responsibility. In addition to sharing the responsibility, a wise team leader will also ...
Views: 1273 - Customer Loyalty Statistics – Court Your Employees - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from shubham anandLoyalty Statistics: The Ultimate Collection Building loyalty with 5% more customers would lead to an increased average profit per customer of between 25% and 100% (The Loyalty Effect) Only 26% of millennials said they prefer brands their friends use (NewsCred) The most important driver of ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Different Team Building Activities To Make A Better Work Environment - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Anima SharmaTeam 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: 1271 - Secrets of effective team building activities - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from ROSS RODRIQUEZThis post reveals various secrets about various useful activities which a team must follow. So for getting knowledge about these team building activities you must continue reading… In company surroundings, it's been determined that to realize success, you wish to possess folks operating in ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Communication In The Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Chris HammerCommunication in the workplace has to do with how we interact with our colleagues on many different levels simultaneously. It has to do with how we plan and convey the messages we want to give, both verbally and nonverbally; and with how we listen to, interpret, and respond to others’ messages. ...
Views: 1262 - LESSONS FROM HOW I WAS BORN - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Fred HaleyDo you remember how you were born? I do. I learned some important lessons. You should know them. THE BEGINNING I was conceived in the Summer 1998. I had given a presentation at a Board meeting that morning. Later, my boss invited me into his office. He said, “Fred. You need ...
Views: 1262 - Questions to ask yourself before you choose your social media screening company - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Max DruckerIn one of our recent blog posts, we told you about the questions you need to ask your social media background check company before availing their services. So, what happens after they answer your questions? Do you say yes immediately? Of course not. In this blog post, we will concentrate on ...
Views: 1260 - Drones Are Transforming The Way We Shop For Homes - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Emma LawsonThe recent explosion of technology has permeated nearly every aspect of life, including the way home buyers make their purchase decisions. One of the most profound impacts on the real estate market has been the adoption of drone technology as a way of advertising available homes or other ...
Views: 1259 - Moving from a Corporate Staff to a Virtual One: Change your mindset and reach your goals with lightening speed. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleySo, you’ve left corporate America and struck out on your own. You are skilled, driven and ready to make your mark in the online world. And what could be easier- just hang out a shingle, toss up a website and fly ahead into untold wealth! Is this you? Or better yet, WAS this you? Because if ...
Views: 1252 - *** What Stops You? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Liz CoslineIt doesn't matter if we're talking about business, team building, jumping off a diving board, dieting, playing a sport, in a relationship with others, or a million other endeavors. It isn't about the task or endeavor as long as it isn't harmful to you or someone else. Instead it is about what ...
Views: 1251(4 votes) - Why Need to Join Team Building Training? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Juan BeachThe foremost aim of team building activities is to nurture team spirit awareness and strengthen commitment towards shared objectives and goals. The proper execution of these activities develops and supports the interpersonal relationships of teammates and help to bond them together. The entire ...
Views: 1249 - Teamwork - It Really Does Make the Dream Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Gregg GregoryThe third week in May is a very special week in Annapolis, MD. It is Commencement Week for the United States Naval Academy midshipmen, and every year the Blue Angels rehearse on Tuesday and perform on Wednesday afternoon. This year, for the first time in many years, several friends and I went to ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Your Reconnaissance Mission. (The Business of Plans) - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from mandie crawfordHow many peoples start businesses with great ideas and plans in mind, to find themselves six months later, stressed and confused about where they are going or what they should do next. If this sounds a little like how you are feeling, do not be dismayed. Many others have felt and are feeling the ...
Views: 1243 - Ethelo On The Block-Chain - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2018 from Sara HopkinsMore Than Money: While bitcoin has seen many ups and downs, blockchain, the technology behind it, is steadily growing. For months, talk around bitcoin and so called cryptocurrencies has dominated the financial and technology sectors. Last year, the value of bitcoin reached an all time high at ...
Views: 1242 - ***Bottom line - What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Liz CoslineThis is the question that really cannot be answered lightly or with answers that are temporary. This answer is going to involve taking at very good look inside yourself and figuring out plus take a hold of the things that make you up as a person. The best way to say this is for you to figure out ...
Views: 1241(7 votes) - The different corporate scenarios where team building challenges provide an effective solution. - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Laxmon GopeThe market place of the present times is more challenging than ever before. Therefore there are various kinds of challenges that are faced by the businesses today, which was not so potent in the bygone years. The competition was far less and people were not so stressed out. But as with ...
Views: 1240 - The Power of Being Solo - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsEvery successful concern is the result of a One-Man Power. Cooperation, technically, is an iridescent dream things cooperate because the man makes them. He cements them by his will. But find this Man, and get his confidence, and his weary eyes will look into yours and the cry of his heart ...
Views: 1240 - ***Team-Building Secrets for Successful Startups - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhen people start businesses, they often hire staff when needed, where needed, with no strategic plan in place. Sometimes they are lucky and it works. But more often than not, it wastes money and hobbles the startup, as these typical scenarios show: Ready, aim . . . wait! A software developer ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Outbound Team Building Activities and Their Importance in Success of an Enterprise! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Swapnil Ramesh JukunteA team is a group of people working together in order to achieve a common goal. A company would have many such teams for a variety of purposes that serve to achieve common goals. A company’s fate depends on the efficiency of its teams of human resources. A team needs a lot of qualities ...
Views: 1237 - Blowing the Whistle: Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career In Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Lizzie WeakleyWhile few ever dawn the title, coaches can be found throughout many of life's arenas. Whether one chooses to coach on an individual or group level, there are character traits essential to every successful career. Why does Bill Belichick's New England Patriots routinely find themselves in ...
Views: 1235 - Hire Magento Developer for Website Development from ODT - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Adem SprintOffshore Development Company ODT is the leading skilled Magento Development Company based in India offering best Magento web development and Magento Ecommerce development services at affordable cost. We are working with Magento development from since last 6 years. Our Expert Magento developers ...
Views: 1235 - How Much is Low Trust Costing Your Organization? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinHave you ever stopped to consider the economic value of trust when it comes to building your team or organization? If not, you probably have blind spots within your organization and pockets of hidden potential that are costing you a lot of time and money. How much time and money? Well, that’ the ...
Views: 1233(5 votes) - Not Enough Time? Change Your Focus - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Valencia RayProductivity needs to be defined as accomplishing goals and dreams, not simply being ‘so busy’. In fact, if you keep talking about how busy and time-poor you are, you will likely waste time and energy. Why? Because talking about it is revealing that you are focused on lack of time instead of ...
Views: 1232 - Build Your Team with a Book Club - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlLooking for a new way to improve your team’s skills? Want a deeper understanding and deeper relationships with other women in your company? Want to improve your business skills or your attitudes about success and money? Start a business book club. The benefits to you and your team ...
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