I swear by mentoring as one of the best ways to teach your team members what they need to know to be productive and send the message that you think they’re important and care about their growth. Obviously, an official …
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Self-discipline is the internal drive to make things happen. Some might argue that it is a trait that you either have or you don’t, but I believe that anyone can increase their self-discipline with a little effort. Here are some …
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The mere thought of giving a performance review still makes some managers want to run for the hills, but fortunately, a greater focus on constructive feedback and proactive planning have made this annual or semi-annual exercise a lot less painful …
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Those who have been reading this blog a while know that I like to be practical. And in this economic climate, it may not be feasible to leave your job and pursue your passion full time. Bringing a side interest …
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I’m thrilled to share that Quickbase had its first Twitter chat on Friday (hashtag #quickbasechat). We shared productivity hacks for busy leaders and reached hundreds of thousands of followers with our discussion. For those who were not able to join …
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I’ll be the first to advocate that well-defined goals often mean the difference between success and mediocrity. The most effective professional goals are generally those that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound, and accomplished employees regularly – and proactively …
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At the Intuit Small Business blog, Brett Snyder talks about how to prepare for turnover. He says: I’ve known that my concierge would be leaving from almost the day she started. She’s been working hard during grad school, but she’s …
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