“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” – Publilius Syrus A November U.S. Gallup poll reports that workers remain largely unsatisfied at their jobs. The poll had participants rank 13 factors such as work safety, flexibility of hours, chances of promotion and pay. Workers biggest complaints were on-the-job stress, insufficient benefits and […]
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Keep People Motivated with Reward and Recognition Ideas | Navigator Newsletter #171
PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR Fall has arrived! It’s invigorating to enjoy the cooler temperatures and changing colors on the trees. We are entering in to one of the busiest seasons of the year, but it is important to take time to enjoy our surroundings and be thankful for our many blessings. To your […]
Leadership Training: Leadership Beyond the Recession | Navigator Newsletter #151
Personal Note from the “Captain of the Ship” “We do not need magic to transform our world; we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.” –J.K. Rowling Worth Reading “The Hidden Costs of Overbearing Bosses” by Gary Hamel More information “Our chief want is someone who will […]
How to Find a Speaker | 10 Tips for Finding the Best Professional Speaker
How to Find a Speaker Selecting the right professional speaker is one of the most important elements in a successful meeting. Selecting the right professional speaker for your meeting can be a daunting task, as speakers are available in every fee range and specialty topic. The National Speakers Association, comprised of more than 3,600 professional […]
Leaders Energize and Engage the Workforce
A. W. “Bill” Dahlberg, the former CEO of Southern Company believes in having fun. At company gatherings, he has impersonated soul singer James Brown….dressed as General George Patton… and arrived decked out as a fortune teller complete with crystal ball. Employees at PeopleSoft, Inc. remember the day that CEO David Duffield danced the Macarena in […]
How to Increase Job Satisfaction and Improve Employee Engagement
Job satisfaction has dropped in a recent survey. Businesses who don’t improve job satisfaction are at risk of lowering their productivity and at risk of losing their good employees. A new survey conducted by the Conference Board showed only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work. This is the lowest level ever recorded by the Conference Board in more than 22 years of research.
