Many business owners can attest to overlooking opportunities that could’ve taken their profitability, revenue, innovation and teams to the next level. As a result, their operations are stagnant, moving them closer to shutting their doors for good. That's why it's…
As labor shortages continue to impact companies across industries, businesses are shifting their focus to employee retention. According to Bank of America’s recent Workplace Benefits Report, 46% of employers have seen an increase in resignations over the past year while one…
As entrepreneurs, our businesses grow and evolve in ways we never expected. Our business plans, products and services, even the very identity of our ventures, are constantly changing — that's why rebranding your business at the right time is so…
In 2018, I was diagnosed with PTSD after working in a highly demanding corporate job setting for the majority of my career. It was then that I decided to leave corporate America and become an entrepreneur in the health and…
Do you have entrepreneurial dreams? Good for you! Going into business for yourself is exciting and challenging. It can also be very rewarding and profitable if you choose the right business at the right time. Don’t worry if you don’t…
Starting a business is a huge commitment, and requires a lot of time, focus, and dedication to achieve success. If you have a dream or idea that you need to get into the hands and minds of your audience, you’re…
Why do employers still rely on a four-year degree as an indicator of job readiness? Especially in fields where technology rapidly changes, a majority of companies continue to screen candidates by requiring a university education. A computer science degree that includes humanities…
As a business owner, you must be willing to invest in yourself. But beyond willingness, you need to take the time and be intentional about doing so. As an entrepreneur or leader, you likely wear many hats and have a…
Mike Shand joined Bron Tapes as a sales representative in San Diego in 2003. The company manufactures, customizes and distributes adhesive tape of all kinds to industries ranging from aerospace to construction to film. Its Killer Red Tape is trademarked…
Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…
Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…
Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…
Having a solid social media strategy is an integral part of any successful marketing plan. Nearly five billion people worldwide use social media. Further, an estimated 37% of social media users engage with brands and businesses on different platforms at…
With the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts over the past 15 months, it's important that company holiday celebrations be inclusive, for remote and in-person workers. Here are three tips to make this holiday season a joyous one.
The greatest leaders and teachers in this world are those who guide others back to themselves and their own abilities to champion their fullest potential.
How do we find ways to connect with teams and employees as human beings and re-imagine collaboration, communication and connection? We need to be creative and chart out new approaches to everything from onboarding employees to performance reviews and water cooler chats.
If you put someone in a leadership role who doesn’t have management experience, it's your responsibility to help them! People who want to improve and ask for help are usually the stars of tomorrow.
A balanced life opens the curtain to high achievement. Well-rounded people perform better and longer. Ancient, recent and pandemic history show the resilience and grit of being a person with equilibrium in life. Single focused people burn out, flame out or just check out.
By rethinking people strategies, your company gains flexibility and freedom in recruiting, and at the same time provides more of the work-life balance and independence today’s employees want and need, increasing retention. Employees will remember not just what you did for them during the pandemic; they’ll remember how you made them feel.
By following the Deming Cycle and applying what you’ve learned, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that bridges you thought were burnt can be repaired and that new ones are out there just waiting to be built.
The 2020 KPMG U.S. Customer Experience Excellence (CEE) report, which identifies the top performing brands and industries in terms of customer experience based on a survey, utilizes Six Pillars of experience that explain how companies navigated the new environment and how they performed in terms of customer experience. Organizations that master the Six Pillars grow more quickly, manage costs better, and make people happier.
In the business environment, having no skilled leader or facilitator is a surefire way to waste time and increase your failure rate. Talking about the objective(s), agreeing on responsibilities and rules of engagement, and getting to know one another seem ponderous, but I guarantee that this allows for faster and better results.
We don’t know enough to make the perfect decision. We don’t have any experience dealing with these types of issues. We’re just going to have to take it one step at a time, doing our best and hoping for the best.
