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The Best Team Building Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm – By Doug Staneart- How to Build a Value-Based Sales Team - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe emphasis on value based selling is more important than ever before. With the recent economic climate, finding and selling prospects has become a greater challenge for many sales organizations. As a result, some have seen a slowdown in growth and meeting objectives. For this reason, the key ...
Views: 1346 - The Structure of an Effective Team - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Tracey FieberThe Structure of an Effective Team Even for companies with solid foundations and careful planning, their employees are one factor which ultimately determines the businesses’ fate. By ensuring that your business has an effective team in place to help remain on track to meet the organization’s ...
Views: 1559 - Need For Community Sports - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Jacob T JohnSporting activities aren’t just a great way to get some exercise, at the same time one can meet people having the same interests as well. This way, it would become an all the more enjoyable activity that would have a personal as well as a social quotient. For this reason, community sports would ...
Views: 1956 - Be the Last Man Standing with Survivor Pools - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Bill ParsonsInterested in fantasy football? More importantly, do you love the NFL? Well, why not make things a bit more interesting this year? Get yourself involved in a Fantasy Football Survivor Pool. Mix in a bit of skill with pure luck to see if you can hang around the longest and become the last player ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - How to play Fantasy Football Confidence Pools - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Bill ParsonsThe concept behind a Fantasy Football Confidence Pool involves you choosing which teams you believe will win each game that is played and then you rank the game in accordance to your confidence in that particular team winning. You can do this either using the point-spread or straight up, ...
Views: 5320(1 vote) - ***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Doug StaneartEarly in my career, I volunteered to speak at local business events in my hometown, and I began to build a reputation for myself as a pretty good speaker. One of the vice-presidents for a big national financial planning firm saw me speak at a couple of events, and he pulled me aside after one ...
Views: 9210(6 votes) - How to Keep Your Team on Task - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Rob BoirunWith so many distractions in today's society, it is very easy to lose focus on the tasks at hand. Remaining on task often becomes extremely challenging whenever working alone. Having a small team helps in striving to maintain focus and direction toward a goal. The information below will assist ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Diversity on teams; it’s the best of times and the worst of times. - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetTeams that deliver exceptional performance are generally made up of individuals that bring each of the really strong positive traits from the 4 workplace personality styles. These teams also understand and appreciate each other enough to get past the traits that cause the most challenges. In ...
Views: 1299 - Recruiting Tips | Top 7 Tips for Business Owners to Find Top Talent - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIn my business consulting practice there has been quite the uptick recently of business owners struggling to find the right talent. It sure is tough to start the new year off with a charge when you’re so completely frustrated from the paltry results of your people. It is a painful feeling to ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - 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: 1247(1 vote) - Paint it Black, Please - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Rob WhiteThere they were, 60 freshly painted white doors with black trim in my thirty-unit apartment building. Great job. Except for one minor detail: this was the opposite of what I asked my maintenance guy to do. I specified BLACK doors with WHITE trim. I don’t usually fly off the handle, but this ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Leadership Is a Team Sport - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Chris Ruisi“Make no mistake; your team will determine your future success. A leader is only as good as the team he or she assembles; trains; cares for and leads.” - Chris Ruisi “The Coach” Apply These Five Simple Steps to Boost Your Team's Performance Throughout the majority of my corporate career, ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Walls or Windows: An Active Approach to a Superior Work Environment - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Karla BrandauIn light of the Wal-Mart Supreme Court ruling, Alison Davis, CEO of employee communications consulting firm, Davis & Co., said in an article in Workforce Management that the ruling does not mean business leaders can relax. She has spoken with many business leaders and they see the need for doing ...
Views: 1434 - How to build effective teams - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from kuza biasharaEveryone, or at least, most of the people would have heard of team building. Team building is an important aspect of not only business or an industry – it encompasses all facets of life. Team building skills are important and essential for every aspect of each one’s life – regardless of the fact ...
Views: 1186 - Play to the Strengths of Each of Your Team Members During This Years Business Planning Process. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetAs you tackle the business planning process for the year, there are some fundamental personalities differences that you need to keep in mind to make the process as efficient and effective as possible. The key areas to be considered are: 1.Preparation for the business planning meeting. 2.The ...
Views: 1507 - Top 10 Tips for Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Chuck Reynolds1. Ensure you fully understand what coaching is. Many managers make incorrect assumptions about coaching. It's important that a manager uses a clear and consistent coaching model, and understands the "why" - to enhance staff engagement and performance - as well as the "how" - using a ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Common Team Challenges: Fear of Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Ellen PatnaudeI worked with a group recently that was extremely polite with one another. I'm not just talking about the normal courteous behavior. I'm talking about over-the-top, almost painful levels of politeness. There was absolutely no interrupting, no challenges to anything anyone would say, and polite ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - I Think, Therefore I Am: Dealing With An Inflated Self-Concept - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThe way we think about ourselves and how others perceive us can be well-aligned or light years apart. This is often the case for managers and leaders, who can believe that they know what they are doing simply because they have been given the job. They can have difficulty recognizing that what ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - 3 Strategies to Positively Win as a Team - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Joey FaucetteCollege basketball’s annual trek up the Final Four mountain began this week. While the school names change from year to year, the qualities of championship caliber teams are consistent. What are they? And how can you learn from them to win championships at work? Here are 3 Strategies to ...
Views: 1286 - ***Reduce Public Speaking Fear - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Doug StaneartBelow are a few simple things that you can do to reduce public speaking fear and eliminate those butterflies in the stomach that most people get when they deliver a business presentation. Follow these public speaking tips, and you should feel more comfortable when you present. Practice with a ...
Views: 9464(2 votes) - 12 things you should be doing right now to motivate your team - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Michelle SymondsOf all the resources a project manager has to learn to control, their team is probably the most complex. Keeping your people motivated, enthused and focussed on the finish line is critical to the successful delivery of your project, but how do you do that exactly? Here are 12 things you need to ...
Views: 1108 - Leadership - The Key to Effective Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun Rao‘United we stand, divided we fall’. Nothing explains the importance of a team better. A successful organization is backed by a team that has worked hard and relentlessly - and to drive a team towards success, it is important to have a competent leader at the helm. Team building activities and ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Team building - What makes it so important? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoEvery corporate organization has a mission, vision and a set of goals to achieve. Each employee in the organization is important for contributing towards this common goal. While every team member is responsible for his or her duties and responsibilities at an individual level, it is important ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoBeing a leader does not mean being a taskmaster. While it is the job of a leader to manage, motivate, and supervise the team, it is equally important that the leader builds healthy rapport and a sense of comradeship. A leader is the captain of the ship – steering it in the right direction, while ...
Views: 4194(2 votes) - Does Team Building Work? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithA recent survey carried out in Britain by Vodafone UK and YouGov.com suggests team building doesn’t work. Surveyed workers indicated they feel some team building activities can be a “waste of time, and at worst, are toe-curlingly embarrassing.” The majority surveyed (66%) have participated in ...
Views: 1495 - Five Ways to Grow Teams Through Individual Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithPersonal career growth and team growth are inextricably tied together. Althea Gibson said, “No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you.” On the career field there are three types of players. 1. Receivers… take and never give. These team members focus on themselves and ...
Views: 1431 - Effective Problem Solving Requires Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithTruly complicated problems necessitate team solutions. If your team does not function well, its’ problem solving capability will be limited. To tackle intricately detailed problems a team must successfully answer these questions. I recommend answering the questions in sequence and posting the ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - Three Important Questions when Choosing a Team Building Activity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonThere are probably thousands of different team building activities out there on the market today. How can anyone possibly sift through them all and decide on the "best one" for their group? As soon as you put in the search term "team building" into any search engine, it's easy to become ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - The Power in a Name, A Free Reward with Lasting Organization Impact - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizWhat is your name? Why were you given that name? What does your name mean? Our name, a perfectly crafted combination of characters distinguishes us among 7 billion people on earth. It is our being, it carries our heritage and it was a gift of love from our parents. Our name gives us human ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - The Essentials of Building Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Arun RaoOne cannot stress enough on how important strong and effective leadership skills are in an organization. Any corporate office is as strong, or as weak, as the leader at the helm of the team. It is in the hands of a team leader or manager to drive its members towards a common goal and make sure ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - A Time for Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Scott HunterLeadership A TIME FOR LEADERSHIP, A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE 21st CENTURY The poor state of the economy and the impact that it is having on virtually everyone is a subject on every person’s mind today. Almost daily, the newspapers report the dismal economic statistics, another massive ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Building A Firm Foundation For A Strategic Plan - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Scott Hunter“Scott, I would like to acknowledge you for the profound effect you have made on our Company and its leadership. The result of … your coaching … is a turned on, enthusiastic, joyous group committed to our new vision … We will double our business in five years as a result of your teaching’s on ...
Views: 1192(4 votes) - Acknowledge the importance of Teammates - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Richard Highsmith“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” - Dr. William James People need... not just want, but need... approval. This is a fundamental principle of human behavior. A three-year-old child demonstrates this principle of human behavior every time he utters the ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Ask Other Temmates Questions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Richard HighsmithAsk, and then listen. Really listen. Tap the creativity and differing perspectives of all employees. An effective leader has learned that good ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. It may be the employee with years of experience who combines innovation with “tried and true” to get the job ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Fear Destroys Employee Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Richard Highsmith“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.”- Joseph Chilton Pearce Fear of the boss, or the boss’s system, destroys creativity. Fear creeps into the workplace in many ways: fear of making a mistake; fear of other peoples’ opinions; fear of embarrassment; fear of change. ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - How Confidence Positively Impacts Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonFrom following my blog, I’m sure you have gotten the sense that I’m not a woman who sits on the sideline watching life go by. I am engaged with life. I live a life of action. Action comes from confidence. Confidence comes from action. What initiates everything in my life is my focused ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Creating a Championship Firm - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Scott HunterAs I have sweated past play-off series’ involving my favorite hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks,and my favorite basketball team, the LA Lakers, I am once again reminded of my simplified definition of a successful enterprise: A group of enthusiastic, positive, motivated, happy people, working ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - 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: 1247(4 votes) - Eliminate Your Receivables - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott HunterProfitability Eliminate Your Accounts Receivable, Once And For All ISSUE: Because lawyers and law firms do not discuss their fees and appropriately set up their fee agreements with their clients, most have very high accounts receivable and very often do not get paid for all of the work ...
Views: 1044(3 votes) - How To Become Super Rich Doing The Exact Opposite Of What Most People In MLM Are Doing! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from John SeayI'm going to get right to the point by saying that I'm tired of many of those who profess to know how to be successful in Network Marketing proclaiming that Duplication is your assurance of making big money in MLM, or as many refer to it as Network Marketing. Either way, the point is that I ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - 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: 1233(1 vote) - Collaborative Leadership: Obama Tech Team Lessons in Adaptability - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Valencia RayA brilliant example of collaborative leadership in action is illustrated in an article I read in yesterday’s Sunday Business Section of the newspaper entitled “Obama Tech Team Ventures Forward”: Collaborative Leadership Structure is an innovation to the traditional hierarchical structure. It ...
Views: 1582(4 votes) - Resolve Conflicts with Team Activities - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoConflicts within a team are unavoidable. In any organization, people come with different ideas, attitude, values, vision, goals, etc. and when these clash, they give rise to conflicts. Addressing such problems is time consuming, and can often lead to other issues. Conflicts hamper the general ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Carve the Right Success Path with Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoThere is no doubt that strong leadership is essential for driving a team successfully. In a corporate set up, while everyone in a team has their roles specified; it is the role of a team leader or a manager to help them work in tandem and in unison. To achieve any goal, it is vital that each ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Healing Wounded Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Scott HunterHow Companies Can Heal Their Wounded Personal Relationships ABSTRACT A crisis is gripping the business community that is deeper and more far reaching than most people realize or even imagine. At the heart of the crisis is peoples ineffectiveness at managing their relationships. The root ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - CRISIS: A Recipe for Good Team work - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoIn her remarkable book , A Paradise Built in Hell, author Rebecca Solnit describes how in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters — such as the one that unfolded in Fukushima, Japan — human beings tend to respond by banding together, not tearing apart. Often witnessed the same truth ...
Views: 2032 - Team Work Translates to Success - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Arun RaoThe modern work culture totally depends on working as a team. In an office, every department has to work in tandem, coordinating and co-operating with other colleagues. However, achieving total team efficiency is a difficult task as each individual works with a different mindset. It is not ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Demoralizing your team doesn't work - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeAll companies go through periods of greater success as well as challenging times. It's a part of the natural ebb and flow of economic reality. And when times are tough, company leaders need to find ways to motivate their team to beat the slump - not beat THEM up. When times are tough and ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - Striving Styles and Teamwork - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardBy understanding the different needs, approaches, strengths and weaknesses of each of the Striving Styles, the organization can maximize a team’s effectiveness by harnessing the natural energy that is engaged when individuals can meet their own needs through teamwork. A team is an integral ...
Views: 1861 - Is Burnout Inevitable? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Scott HunterISSUE: Satisfaction at work, for most people, is plummeting. We seem to be becoming a society of disgruntled people. And in the fact of this, there is much that people can do to be able to really have a successful and satisfying work life and avoid burnout. ABSTRACT Employees can’t keep ...
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