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Employee turnover is expensive. Losing valuable employees costs literally weeks of effort and tens of thousands of dollars per turnover event. HR Associations report turnover event cost is between 1 to 3 times the employee’s annual salary and includes the direct costs of recruiting, the direct costs of lost productivity, and the indirect costs of …
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This is a fun little cartoon that shows the effects of low, versus high, engagement. This is why the right kind of training with the right kind of partner can be so effective in you making a difference. Your success is our mission.
Here’s a quick tip from MyStoryBrand.com founder Donald Miller. We are fans of his and thought you may enjoy and benefit from his insights also. He posts a daily VLOG to businessmadesimple.com, here’s a short sample. We have vetted, tested and approved this link:
In this TED Talk, Dr. David Hendricks goes into depth on how our brains can be physically changed through training and experience, or, exercising knowledge. This is something that has always fascinated me. My question has been: Why is mental growth and change so possible for some and so much less possible for others? It …
Effective leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be found at all levels of an organization. While this Harvard Business Review article speaks of executive leadership, we believe these principals apply to everyone. Eight practices of effective leaders: Ask, “What needs to be done?” Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?” Develop …
There are four essential pillars to lasting success. In this short video Donald Miller of MyStoryBrand interviews Mark Miller of fast food giant Chick-fil-a as they discuss the four pillars of success. We like the interview because it closely relates to what we are passionate about, helping you build your own, and your teams, performance. …
What are shadow costs? They are costs related to your workforce’s behaviour. Examples include any number of justifications, outbursts, lack of enthusiasm or demonstrations of stress. There is a solution. Read on. In the study below the word incivility refers to both the cause and effect of disruption. It is one of the most exhaustive …
Here is a critical piece of the puzzle for leaders and individuals alike. Soft skills are the key to better teams and better results. The numbers are surprising. Here’s a little context. This statistic refers to long term results for individuals, teams and organizations. Of course specialized operational skills are critical. But they are not …
This blog is not about us as an organization. It is motivated by the experience we are all living through, the information and responses that are coming out, and an article posted by a friend. Our thoughts go to the larger issues that are highlighted by the pandemic, which has seemingly come out of nowhere …
Here is a thoughtful perspective on generational stereotypes. It’s only three and a half minutes. We hope you enjoy it.
Here is a great article from Harvard Business Review that we recently came across. It paints a very clear picture of how to move from what “looks like” employee engagement to creating “true” employee engagement. There are case studies and examples that focus on what to look for and how to make a difference. We …
According to the National Soft Skills Association (NSSA), “Soft skills are attributes like listening, leadership and communication. Learning these soft skills offers both short-term and long-term benefits. When people learn how to communicate and work better with others, they immediately become happier and more successful. In the long term, soft skills allow people to make …
We like finding and sharing this kind of great content with you. In this short video interview, Simon Sinek explains with clarity how businesses are limiting their own success. It’s a fascinating perspective that’s so clear in hindsight. Enjoy Click the LinkedIn mini url below for the interview. We have vetted and approved this link. …
In this video, Simon Sinek explains what he calls The Infinite Game. Essentially building a case that most businesses operate in a way that endangers their long term success. It is 55 minutes. But it is also massively insightful. Which makes it a great investment of your time. I hope you enjoy it as much …
Here’s a quote that resonates with me. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw If that quote resonates with you also then please let me know, and pass it on.
Voting to take place in January and February. Winners to be announced at Tech Tuesday on March 3, 2020. Thanks for the nomination and for the opportunity to compete. We provide a deep understanding of the underlying factors that affect corporate culture, communications and performance. Using a unique approach we create, measure and demonstrate a …
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This is the great, inspiring, and true story of how Chobani started from zero to become the number one Greek Yogurt brand in America. It only took them five years. The secret of success is all over this little TED Talk. Enjoy.
We talk about confusion all the time. We experience it far more often that we talk about it. Here is a super quick little tool that has the power to overcome confusion in an instant. It is presented by Donald Miller, owner of mystorybrand.com. We are big fans of his and want to pass this message …
