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Need a Text Message Policy for Work?
If employee productivity and retention are concerns, then you may need a text message policy for work. Texting has become an increasingly popular workplace communication tool. But while its use []
Dance Machine Story
Join Ken Okel for a special performance of his Dance Machine story. In honor of our 650th episode, were tearing up the format and doing something different. Hear a story []
Ten Excuses For Avoiding Change
When you try to introduce a new idea to your business, you may hear ten excuses for avoiding change. These are common concerns designed to torpedo disrupting the status quo. []
The Problem With Business Motivation
While you may want to encourage your employees to do more, you need to understand the problem with business motivation. In todays economic climate, people may consider your rallying cry []
Unleash Creativity When You’re Stuck
When you must have a spark of inspiration at work, you need to be able to unleash creativity, when youre stuck. During busy and hectic days, your best ideas may []
Stop Confusing Your Employees
If mistakes are up and productivity is down, then as a leader, you need to stop confusing your employees. You may be delivering instructions that make sense to you but []
Do You Plan for Employee Vacations?
Does your business plan for employee vacations? In an increasingly stressed out world, its important that your team members enjoy some time off. But are their vacations disrupting the productivity [
Strengthen Your Adaptability at Work
During times of change, its smart to strengthen your adaptability at work. This allows you to be able to respond more effectively to unexpected situations. Those who resist changing with []
Do Assumptions Produce Problems?
If you want to improve your employee productivity and culture, you need to ask yourself if assumptions produce problems. Because you may be guessing a lot, on the job, about []
Business Career Advice
Whether youre a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, youll appreciate this business career advice. Its adapted from a hypothetical commencement speech. Rather than share old jokes o