Have You Been Told You’re Too Much?
Life is funny. As a young adult just starting out in the work world, I didn’t fit in the corporate space. I didn’t like wearing suits – too confining and I looked like everyone else. I was told my ideas…
Employee Retention
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One Workshop. Big Impact.
A few weeks ago, I conducted a full-day workshop for one of my Fortune 500 clients. We had 40 women in the room and the energy was electric. At our first break, I asked my HR partner how she thought…
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Handshake or Hug? What You Need to Know About Workplace Interaction
Last week, I shared how people who have Tangible Gifts as their primary language of appreciation need to be given items or experiences they value, rather than a one-size-fits-all gift. In this series, we’ve taken a high-level look at each…
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No One Needs Another Mug: Show Your Team Appreciation by Giving Gifts that Matter
At one point or another we’ve all gotten gifts from our employer. Maybe it was at a holiday party or sales conference. More often than not, the gift didn’t light you up. Now, that may be because Tangible Gifts isn’t…
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How to Help Your Team Without Alienating Them
Last week, I shared how people who have Quality Time as their primary language of appreciation want to feel valued for the work they do. And the way they feel that is when you as their manager or their colleagues…
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How Spending Quality Time with Your Team Creates Loyalty
Last week, I discussed how being specific in the verbal praise you give someone can make a big impact on their performance if Words of Affirmation is their primary language of appreciation. All month, we’ll be taking a high level…
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Show Your Appreciation – Make Your Words Count
Do you lead a team? Or perhaps you are on a team and aren’t feeling the love. Maybe those around you aren’t speaking your language. Last week I shared why employees leave their jobs and gave an overview of The…
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Are You Losing Top Talent to Your Competition?
Happy February! Since this is the month dedicated to love and relationships, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about appreciation in the workplace. So, I’ve dedicated the entire month of February to this topic and I’ll…
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The Dos and Don’ts of Office Holidays
Every year you face the same thing – how to celebrate Christmas in the office. There are many things to consider: office party or a gathering off-site, decorate or not, work load, time off, etc. While this isn’t a major…
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Frustrated by poor communication? Know yourself first.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw How many times have you been in a situation where miscommunication occurred? Frustrating? You bet. In our fast-paced society, we’re so used…