Why Come to Jesus Meetings Fail and What Works Better

October 4, 2015
“Come to Jesus meetings” might feel like the ultimate solution to workplace frustrations. At least weekly, I hear from leaders or employees ready to lay down the law with a boss or a team member. Their approach? A come to Jesus meeting to air grievances and demand immediate change. But here’s the truth: these meetings […]

Effective Employee Feedback to Boost Team Success

October 1, 2015
Do you ever wonder why your intelligent and capable employees hesitate to take initiative or learn new skills? Effective employee feedback is the key. “I keep every sticky note my boss puts on my work with a smiley face,” a support team member shared during a recent coaching call. “That’s how he shows he is […]

Letting Go of Relationships – When It’s Time

September 27, 2015
Letting go of relationships—whether with a referral source, employee, or partner—can be a challenging but necessary step for your personal and professional growth. Knowing when to let go is essential to maintaining a healthy and productive environment. Over the past 18 years, we’ve heard countless stories of individuals struggling to end professional ties. Often, they […]

Building Boss-Employee Trust for Workplace Success

September 23, 2015
Building boss-employee trust is essential for fostering a productive and harmonious workplace. Trust is necessary for teams to feel more valued and connected. A compelling article from Salary.com titled “7 Signs Your Employees Hate You” sheds light on this issue. One sign, “Office Ninjas,” describes employees avoiding their boss at all costs. This dynamic often […]

Employee Engagement Strategies Every Boss Needs

September 17, 2015
Implementing employee engagement strategies is the key to bridging the gap between business owners, employees, and clients. Business owners often say, “Owning a business would be great but for the employees.” Employees counter with, “I love my job, but I don’t enjoy babysitting my boss.” And clients? “Businesses today don’t care about their clients like […]

Team Communication Strategies for Better Collaboration

September 13, 2015
If you’re feeling frustrated and wondering, “What does she do all day?” the root cause may lie in your team communication strategies. This common frustration doesn’t necessarily mean your team isn’t working hard. Instead, it often reflects a lack of structure, communication, and accountability within the business. Why Effective Team Communication Strategies Matters When team […]

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