Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength None of us gets through life alone. Fish on Fridays is filled with the people who influenced my journey—family, friends, military colleagues, mentors, leaders, and the people who showed up when life became difficult. Some stories will make you laugh. Some will […]
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Leader vs. Manager: What Are the Differences?
Leader vs. Manager: Important Differences You Should Be Aware About Should a manager be a leader? Check 6 aspects that differentiate these roles and find out whether managers should embrace leadership. Organizations try to blur the boundaries between positions, leveraging multitasking. The same goes for managers and leaders. Can you use these concepts interchangeably, or […]
The Rules of Retention
Employee dissatisfaction is on the rise, especially among entry-level and mid-level employees. A recent study from Dale Carnegie Training found that only 23 percent (that’s one in four!) of non-management workers reported being engaged at their current job. Meanwhile, almost 70 percent of non-engaged workers said they would leave their current job for as little […]
Five Rules for Giving Employees Feedback
We all know how to praise and reward, but giving constructive criticism to your employees is also important. Addressing a problem can be awkward, and many managers avoid criticizing their staff until a problem swells out of control. This is poor leadership and can be avoided by guiding employees’ performance with consistent feedback. When done […]
Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture
The start of a new year is a great time for companies to assess their corporate environment. Consider it your corporate culture resolutions list. Here are six steps to get you started in the right direction. Be the leader. A winning corporate culture starts at the top. Sincere leaders who are transparent about their decisions, […]
Happiness at Work | How Zappos Delivers a Great Place to Work
Happiness at Work Zappos is a true American success story. Not only are they a financial powerhouse, but an amazing place to work. Zappos is an online retailer that sells shoes and other merchandise. They have approximately 1500 employees and are located in Las Vegas and at their distribution center in Kentucky. For several years […]
