When was the last time you hired someone because they were a little weird? I’ve written before about the benefits of hiring employees that don’t fit the stuffy corporate profile. Hiring fresh, creative, off-the-wall people to work at your organization can stimulate innovation and ultimately…
Is direct mail dead? With the prevalence of digital marketing techniques and the changing marketing landscape, it’s easy to think so. When was the last time you paid attention to the “junk” mail you received from other businesses? Is it time to retire direct mail…
I recently had the opportunity to attend a speech given by Brian Tracy, a legendary thought leader, and writer in the business world. He is a renowned speaker and is recognized as one of the top personal success authorities in the world today. Mr….
Navigating office politics is an unavoidable part of working with your colleagues. Unfortunately, one wrong move and you could find yourself the target of drama—or worse, participating in it. Learning how to navigate office politics is necessary if you want your business and career to…
As more and more millennials graduate college and enter the workforce, one thing is clear: this generation is an entirely different breed of worker than companies have seen in decades past. Millennials get a bad rap in the business world, as managers tend to wrongly…
Many businesses are so focused on the bottom line that they neglect their company culture. This can be a fatal mistake, as according to a Forbes study, more than 90% of employees said that good business culture was important at their company, and 92% said…
The benefits of mentoring employees in the workplace are countless. For starters, it helps newer employees learn the office culture and gives them a point person they can go to for feedback or direction when needed. It also helps retain employees by helping them learn…
While it’s not often discussed, substance abuse in the workplace is a serious problem that affects many businesses. According to the United States Justice Department, in addition to potentially being a safety issue, “absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased use of medical and insurance benefits by…
Do you listen when your employees or customers are speaking? While your first instinct might be to say “of course,” there’s a difference between listening and listening well. When we actively listen to what the other person is saying, we’re able to communicate better and…
We’ve all been there: you’re making progress on a big project when… ding! A new email pops up in your inbox. Or a coworker stops by your office to chat. Or the phone rings. Even if it seems small at the time, these little distractions…