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A new study out by Gallop (Rigoni & Asplund, 2016) makes the case for managers to focus on their employees strengths that will get the work done and achieve organizational goals. According to the study, 67% of workers are engaged when their managers use a strength-based approach by recognizing and honoring their strengths. Workers value …
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When working with clients who come in frustrated and 'stuck' in taking their business forward, I often find it's because they know what they want but they are afraid to say their ideas are too big. They usually state that their idea is 'ludicrous,' or 'stupid' - no one will get what I want to …
I always month. It gives me hope and optimism that I get to plan out each day for how the month goes. The fact that I am in control makes me want to plan big - no plan is too big, I say. If we don't dream big, we play small. If you're tired of …
I'm sure you've heard the term 'employee engagement' to reflect what an organization wants in their workers. Engagement has several meaning, but basically it's an emotional connection one has with their work. It doesn't necessarily mean job satisfaction or 'fit.' It's an individual feeling that results from getting one's needs met on the job. This …
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As one who trends current practices, tendencies and even fads that impact the world of work, I am often amazed at not just how these trends get started but how they catch on and followed by the masses. The recent Pokeman craze is a bit beyond me - I never played it when I was …
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Happy August! Here we are at another new week and new month = plenty of time to get those goals accomplished. This is my birthday month, also - hate the numbers but am blessed to be alive another year with plenty of opportunities available for me to create. This is also a time for other …
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I know it's been a few days since a post has been made; it's not due to falling off on my habit but for the fact that I have had a death in my family - my uncle and godfather has passed away. He was my father's older brother; but he was the last of …
Have you ever noticed how there are certain trends that come into your consciousness and that make you sit up and take notice? It could be certain numbers or people that all have the same resemblance and that can make you now be more cognizant. As one who trends, I see this frequently; in my …
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So, if you've been reading my blog for some time, you know that I started a 30-day blog challenge back in June, which I successfully completed. I was so pumped that I continued sharing daily....until this weekend. For two days, I did not post. I fell out of my habit. I feel I had reason …
Often when working with clients who say they want improvements in their lives, they often will say they 'don't know what those are.' They "just know" that something is missing and they want more. As we explore, they find that they really do have an idea of what they want and realize those ideas have …
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