Critical Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees

Today we’re sharing Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on how managers motivate — and demotivate — employees. Enjoy!   Critical Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees By Dr. Travis Bradberry Few things are as costly and disruptive as managers who kill morale. Demotivated employees underperform and then walk out the door at the first opportunity. The scariest…

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9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever

Today’s issue, by Dr Travis Bradberry, discusses skills you need that will forever be beneficial. Enjoy! 9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever By Dr Travis Bradberry The further along you are in your career, the easier it is to fall back on the mistaken assumption that you’ve made it and have all…

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Why the Best Leaders Sometimes Get Mad (and Show It)

Today we share Jeff Haden’s perspective of how good leaders can use anger to their advantage. Enjoy! Why the Best Leaders Sometimes Get Mad (and Show It) By Jeff Haden Think about remarkably successful people. They’re logical. They’re rational. In the face of crisis or danger or even gross incompetence, they remain steely-eyed, focused, and on point.…

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7 Common Apple Picking Mistakes to Avoid This Fall

Autumn. There aren’t many things more refreshing than these crisp dry days. What sort of activities do you enjoy during this time of year? Here is Danielle Walsh’s perspective on how to avoid common mistakes while apple picking. 7 Common Apple Picking Mistakes to Avoid This Fall Written by Danielle Walsh Hooray—it’s apple-picking season! This might call…

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Powerful Habits of Super Persuasive People

We always find articles by Dr Travis Bradberry to be thought provoking. Today we share his perspective on the habits of super persuasive people. Powerful Habits of Super Persuasive People By Dr Travis Bradberry Whether you’re convincing your boss to fund your project or your preschooler to put his shoes on, persuasion is a skill…

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How Highly Effective Interviewers Prepare for Job Interviews: 11 Ways to Hire the Perfect Candidate

“…a new employee’s first day isn’t their first official day on the job, it’s the day you first engage him in the hiring process.” Today we share Jeff Haden’s interpretation of how interviewers should prepare for job interviews. Enjoy! How Highly Effective Interviewers Prepare for Job Interviews: 11 Ways to Hire the Perfect Candidate By Jeff Haden…

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These Uncomfortable Deeds Will Pay Off Forever

Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on how beneficial stepping out of your comfort zone can be. Enjoy! These Uncomfortable Deeds Will Pay Off Forever Dr. Travis Bradberry T.S. Eliot was clearly onto something when he asked, “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” The very…

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How Where You Sit In Your Office Impacts Your Productivity

Today we share Lydia Dishman’s perspective on productivity, and how it can be impacted simply by where one sits. Enjoy! How Where You Sit In Your Office Impacts Your Productivity Bad behavior in the workplace is contagious. But a new study suggests that pairing workers together can boost productivity and profits. By Lydia Dishman Your…

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8 Moves That’ll Make People Think You’re the Most Confident Person in the Room

We received so much positive feedback from our last issue, we decided to share more from Jeff Haden. Today we share eight things you can do to appear more confident. 8 Moves That’ll Make People Think You’re the Most Confident Person in the Room By Jeff Haden of Inc. If you’re like me, you often…

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Don’t Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So

Today we share Jeff Haden’s perspective on praise and how it can be best utilized in the workplace. Enjoy! Don’t Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So By Jeff Haden Praise motivates. Praise encourages. Praise inspires. Sometimes. Depending on the approach you take, praising an employee can actually have the opposite effect. The difference lies in whether…

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