Turn the Great Resignation into the Great Opportunity A CEO recently told me that she was, and I quote, “Tempted to stick a hot poker into someone’s eyes – maybe even my own – if I hear the phrase ‘great resignation’ one more freakin’ time!” “Oh, that sounds like fun! Can I join you?” I…
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It’s all too easy to dwell on the economic hardships, stress, and loss of life that so many people experienced during the pandemic. So, yes, I could have easily compiled a list called, “1,001 Reasons the Pandemic SUCKED!” Instead, I wrote this. I compiled this list to help us intentionally shift our focus away from…
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How to Entice Employees and Attract the Right Talent in a Tight Labor Market There’s a reason I wrote the book, Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire: How to Recruit, Onboard, and Train New Employees to Live Your Culture Out Loud. It’s simply this: You cannot get your culture right unless you attract, recruit, and…
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I had a great conversation with he brilliant business strategist and business coach Sara Gilbert about why humor matters and the impact humor can have on business. Humor really can drive outrageous business results!
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Here’s a short, fun meeting icebreaker that also gives the opportunity to provide some important feedback from employees or meeting participants. Michael Kerr, “The Workplace Energizer!” is a Canadian Hall of fame speaker who travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplace cultures. Michael is the author of 8 books including, The Humor…
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Everyone wants to work in an inspiring workplace where employees bring their best selves to the office and contribute to a more positive, collaborative, and inspiring workplace environment. (At least I think they do!) Here is one really good sign that you work in an inspiring workplace. Here’s one sign that you work in a…
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