Team building is one of the most important steps to creating a cohesive and productive workplace. By fostering positive relationships among co-workers, managers and across departments, a company can create an atmosphere that is positive and vibrant leading to a… Read more »
Let’s be real: How many have you been to team building activities and dreaded them? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. In a 2012 Wakefield Research survey of 1,000+ office workers, respondents revealed the following: 49% work… Read more »
Any job is like a petri dish for the full spectrum of human personalities. Navigating workplace dynamics can be a challenging addition to a person’s already full plate of tasks and responsibilities. Though it may sound tough, dealing with draining,… Read more »
You are adding on to the team – a new employee. If you have a larger office, the new worker might be a little nervous or intimidated, so feel free to make him or her feel welcome and at home…. Read more »
It is easy to become distracted from important work assignments and projects during the hot summer months. The temptation of outdoor activities outside of work, as well as the lure of vacations, can impact the sense of priority on an… Read more »
I remember reading a book titled “A Civil Action” by Jonathan Harr about a small town in upstate New York where two companies illegally dumped toxic drum after toxic drum of chemicals which eventually worked their way into the water system…. Read more »
Taproot Foundation recently explored a premise: “Do star performers make great team leaders?” The answer is: They do not. While they might bust every sales quota set before them and schmuze all their clients, it turns out they are not good… Read more »
Jeff Haden, Owner of BlackBird Media, recently shared on LinkedIn his compilation of things that successful people do every day to enhance their leadership traits and keep their creative juices flowing. His article inspired me to write this blog and… Read more »
We all know about Ostriches; they run fast and as soon as they sense danger, they stick their head in the sand hoping the situation/person/animal will pass them by. And while that can work some of the time, most often… Read more »
This thread is going to take a slightly different turn and we’re going old school for a bit, but work with us here. Believe it or not, this post does have something to do with team building, and presents a… Read more »
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