We all know the importance of setting goals – they help performance, team satisfaction and participation, and profitability. However, setting a good goal is not the same as achieving said goal. One of the scientifically proven formulas for goal achievement is combining macro goals with micro quotas. I realize that in a lot of work…
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There’s been a lot of discussion about introversion and extroversion in the media lately. But how do these different personality types relate to our careers and our work environments? Turns out, introverts and extroverts benefit from different work environments. It’s also beneficial for the company as a whole to have introverts and extroverts work together,…
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Office gossip is the not-so-silent killer of office culture and morale. And as much as everyone likes to think it won’t be a problem in their office, it can easily creep in if you don’t set up some guardrails. The first thing to realize is that gossip doesn’t have to be a bad thing. You…
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Have you ever sat back and wondered how those successful business leaders made their way into their current position? I know I have. What makes a good business leader, are they born leaders or do they develop skills and strategies that help boost them in their field of work? After looking into it further there…
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Conformity is a part of our culture in many ways. Starting school as a young child introduces us to the world in a way that makes us aware of an overall expression of self. Expectations by peers and educators give us some of our first glimpses into what our future in the workforce will be…
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