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A one on one meetings agenda that actually boosts productivity
Individual review meetings are often the first to be skipped when other priorities arise.
Michael Metcalf
Looking for a co-founder? Don’t choose a mate
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”— C.G. Jung
Vivienne Egan
3 ways being an entrepreneur can make you a better person
Self-improvement may not always be the most obvious goal, but perhaps it should be. In our Fingerprint for Success (F4S) research, the attitudes of the most successful entrepreneurs also tend to make you a pretty well-rounded human being. Here’s how.
Rachel O'Regan
“You called it what?” The product names that nearly destroyed businesses
As much as we humans hate to admit it, we’re pretty darn influenced by brands, and our emotional reaction (and subsequent attachment) to everything from the packaging, the name and the product itself, is something companies agonize over getting right. You only get one shot, after all.
Catie McHugh
8 turning points that created successful businesses
A-ha moment, breakthrough, pivot: whatever you want to call it, many entrepreneurs can point to an event or realization that shaped their business for the better. Some persevere for years before making it big. In celebration of their strength and tenacity, here are the moments where eight successful entrepreneurs called upon their skills and powerful mindset to shape their journeys (and how you can do it, too):
Vivienne Egan
What is the human relations theory (and why should you care)?
Imagine that you're an employee of Company A.
Kat Boogaard
Organizational climate: What is it, and does it differ from culture?
We talk often about “organizational culture,” but a new term has come en vogue in the last 2-3 years: organizational climate. The terms “organizational culture” and “organizational climate” are often used interchangeably, but the concepts are actually a bit different.
Ted Bauer
Communication styles in the workplace - it’s personal
Communication skills are one of the most sought-after attributes in the workplace. Still, 57% of employees report not being given clear directions on projects, and 69% of managers are not comfortable communicating with employees in general.
Ted Bauer
10 types of nonverbal communication (that build rapport)
Have you ever fretted over a draft of an email or a text message and asked a friend to review it before you hit “send”? My guess is that most of us have found ourselves in that situation a few times. Now, have you ever asked a friend to review your hand gestures, posture or voice intonation? Probably not.
Amy Rigby
What are the 3 types of goals?
From New Year’s resolutions to sales commissions to performance bonuses, goals are intertwined in so many parts of society. Setting goals is easy; it’s achieving them that’s challenging.
Amy Rigby
5 weird startups (that are kicking ass)
It’s fair to say that we are in something of an ‘entreprenaissance’ at present; the blistering speed of innovative tech and relatively low cost to launch ideas out in the wild is birthing some incredible companies around the world.
Catie McHugh
What is my leadership style?
You don’t have to search too hard to find some frightening statistics about leadership.
Kat Boogaard
How to be more considerate in work and life
Imagine you’re sitting at the library and notice a stranger struggling with the printer. One passerby looks at him, snickers and then continues to walk away. Another person, however, stops what they’re doing and helps him fix the paper jam. Which person will you like more?
Amy Rigby
Managing Multicultural Teams (in 3 Steps)
Diversity is almost always an asset. In many Western companies, managing multicultural teams is pretty much the norm these days. With the 21st century’s global movement of people and increased connectedness through tech, we’re blessed with a larger pool of talent to source from than ever before.
Michael Metcalf