Expectations
Make Challenging Conversations Stress-free
We have all been in situations where we have had a coworker who interrupts us constantly, a team member who isn’t living up to their potential or a supervisor who maybe isn’t supporting our career goals. Whatever the situation, two things remain the same… They are very stressful situations They won’t get better unless you…
READ MORE...What your boss prefers…
Day in and day out, whether it’s personal or professional, impressions are very important. Unfortunately, we can’t get around it, it would be wonderful if we could be judged solely by the quality and quantity of our work but it just doesn’t work that way. Some supervisors judge their employees on their contributions and others…
READ MORE...90 Day Employee Experience
Early Loyalty – Jump Starting Success in the First 90 days Think back to your first day on the job. You felt anxious, stressed, excited and scared. These feelings are typical and fully expected for nearly anyone encountering a change. Most companies provide an orientation for new hires. Orientation lasts for a day, and it…
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Not a Nice to Have…but a NEED to Have By Mindy Curtiss Summer months are a great time for vacations. In fact, we see a 33% surge in vacation requests that occur in specific months every year. What are Kent’s peak vacation months? July Holidays & Summer Vacations August …
READ MORE...5 Ways to Find the Best Business Professionals
How do you find a great accountant? Lawyer? Any kind of business specialist? Network till you drop. By Verne Harnish and Dave Baney 1. Ask the best people To find a great lawyer, accountant, or other adviser without sorting through dozens of names, get references from the five most successful businesspeople you know. That’s what…
READ MORE...Think like a Winner!
A while back, I participated in the Leadership Summit sponsored by Fortune Magazine in collaboration with Verne Harnish of Gazelles. Among the many great speakers over the two-day event was Rabbi Stephen Baars. The Rabbi was not one of the seven-featured speakers but rather is one of Verne’s favorite speakers that is invited to do…
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