Of all the key traits and tools required to be a complete leader, feedback is perhaps the most powerful. Eliciting good feedback can significantly improve employee engagement and performance both quickly and efficiently, and can, in turn, transform the workplace. Feedback supports all levels of needs—it can increase feelings of belonging, satisfy ego needs, and… Continue reading Feedback: The Breakfast of Champions
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10 Tips to Open the Communication Window
We often think of ‘communication’ as an intangible and ungovernable variable that is beyond our control. That is nonsense. Just as we can control numbers and satisfaction, so can we control communication. We must simply determine the rules and elements that lead to successful communication, and use them as tools to share information and manage… Continue reading 10 Tips to Open the Communication Window
OPEN SESAME: Secrets of Effective Communication
Communication can be tricky. Many of us believe that if we ask lots of questions, we are communicating well and connecting with the other person. This may or may not be the case. To communicate effectively, we must ask the right questions at the right time to get the information we truly need. When asking… Continue reading OPEN SESAME: Secrets of Effective Communication
Four Reasons Business Consulting Firms Say Managers Have To Delegate In Order To Succeed
Small business owners are particularly apt to have trouble delegating tasks to their employees, primarily because they are so closely attached to the success or failure of their business. Many small business consulting firms have worked with owner/managers who admitted that they just couldn’t let go of the reins of their company because they didn’t… Continue reading Four Reasons Business Consulting Firms Say Managers Have To Delegate In Order To Succeed
Intrinsic Motivation Is Latest Trend For Small Business Consulting In PA
Managers and team leaders have been trying to motivate employees since the first business was organized thousands of years ago. Even today, many company owners turn to small business consulting in PA to discover new ways to motivate their employees for lasting results. Recent Studies Refute Reward-Based Systems Recent business surveys and psychological studies have… Continue reading Intrinsic Motivation Is Latest Trend For Small Business Consulting In PA
Effective Meeting Management: What A Small Business Consulting Firm Can Teach You
One thing most small to medium sized businesses have in common is a perception that attending meetings can be a huge waste of time which could be better spent elsewhere. According to small business consulting experts, however, if you structure your meetings properly and stick to some basic guidelines, you’ll discover that your productiveness during… Continue reading Effective Meeting Management: What A Small Business Consulting Firm Can Teach You