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Don’t Wait for Marching Orders--Be an Innovator
Published October 01, 2012
The truth is, a lot of companies lack the workplace environment to inspire innovation. Instead of finding new and better ways to work, employees watch as spectators and wait for marching orders.
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Take Your Employees to a Trade Show Without Having Them Leave Their Desks
Published September 13, 2012
Trade shows are a great learning and networking experience for those attending – but what about employees back at headquarters? Or field offices? How can they benefit from this show?
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Greeting Tips from the Main Gate
Published August 30, 2012
What’s the greeting process at your company? Is it five stars or none? Here are some tips from my greeter post at Tanglewood that will attract rave reviews for your company’s greeting practices.
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It’s Coming! Maybe. Six Steps to Prepare Your Workforce for the Fiscal Cliff
Published August 16, 2012
The fiscal cliff is the possible collision of new and significant U.S. federal budget cuts with some dicey changes in tax laws. It’s up to Congress to make the call (or not) to reverse automatic or “sequestered” spending cuts of $1.2 trillion before they kick in on Jan. 2, 2013. That decision would simultaneously occur with some noteworthy tax changes. Here's how to prep your business.
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London Calling: Lessons From the Triumphs and Defeats at the Olympics
Published August 03, 2012
Even though its first week is just wrapping up, these London Olympic Games have been full of truly memorable triumphs and defeats. Here’s what business owners can take away from the big games’ ups and downs.
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Communication Lessons Learned from the Penn State Scandal
Published July 23, 2012
Carving a culture of effective communication takes time and steadfast adherence to set standards that don’t fade or bend when management or initiatives change. Despite its venerated athletic prowess, Penn State lacked a game plan for workplace communication.
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How to Keep Learning as a Leader... on a Budget
Published July 03, 2012
Learning can happen – and will happen – when you see everything around you as a classroom. We come in contact with situations every day that offer rich opportunities to learn and grow—without a high price tag. All you have to do is take a look around and observe.
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Restoring Your Reputation in the Court of Public Opinion
Published June 21, 2012
A withered reputation—whether personal or business—doesn’t have to be permanent. Turnaround takes time, relentless focus and rock-solid sincerity. These five steps can help get your rep back on track.
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The Responsibility of Leaders to Tell the Truth
Published June 07, 2012
Don’t underestimate the ability of people to accept reality and rally in the face of adversity. Straight talk fosters respect. Here are seven tips to help leaders tell it like it is, even during the most difficult times:
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Are You a Part of Your Workplace—or Apart From It?
Published May 29, 2012
If you know more about the playlist on your favorite Pandora station than the to-do-list for your work team’s latest project, then you’ve got a problem and need to recalculate. Here are some tips to help you unplug from technology and tune in to your team.

