Tag Archives: productivity
3 Ways to Effectively Leverage Your Time
As an entrepreneur, how do you effectively leverage your time? Time is a fleeting commodity that once gone, can never be replaced. The challenge with managing time is that it requires continuous monitoring and self-discipline, but more importantly time management must be goal driven. Understanding… Continue reading
Are You Leading Fearlessly?
What does it mean to lead fearlessly? Many of you know Beretta, our Great Dane Therapy Dog. He visits hospitals, workplaces, and children’s centers. With his wagging tail and calm demeanor, he offers emotional support to those with whom he comes in contact. But I… Continue reading
Creating a New-Hire Onboarding Program
The objective for the new-hire onboarding program is to make certain that the individual succeeds at his/her job and becomes a contributing member of the organization. As the employer, start by identifying the fundamental information your new hire needs to quickly assimilate to effectively complete… Continue reading
4 Ways Leaders Inspire Positivity at Work
No one like a grumpy boss. It’s a real de-motivator and throws a wet blanket on the whole work atmosphere. Not to mention that a sour attitude increases workplace anxiety, frustration and stress. One of the important role of any leader is to influence the… Continue reading
Monitoring Your Business Progress
“Mind the gap” is a warning phrase, first introduced in 1969 on the London Underground trains. It is issued to passengers to take caution while crossing the gap between the subway train door and the station platform. The phrase “Mind the gap” is used as… Continue reading
Putting People in the Right Jobs
When our clients are looking to hire employees for their expanding businesses, we often hear the same concern. “I’m scared I might make a mistake and hire the wrong person.” or “I’m scared things might not work out.” We agree—this can be scary for any… Continue reading
A Strategy to Boost Your Employee Training Results
As business leaders, we know the value of employee training programs. But, have you ever considered why some of these training programs are more successful than others? Yes, some programs may have more interesting content, or may have more engaging activities, but there is another… Continue reading
The Art of Journaling
Journal writing has many purposes. Some people enjoy keeping a diary to document daily events, a recent vacation or maybe even the process of learning a new skill. Journaling can be a significant aid in making changes in one’s life. There is a benefit in… Continue reading
Effective Time Management: Avoiding the Tyranny of the Urgent
For better time management, we suggest using a tool from Stephen Covey. He was an American educator, author and business consultant, most notably known for his time management strategies. His Time Management Matrix focuses on two key dimensions: 1) urgency and (2) importance of… Continue reading
Strategic People Solutions
We at Strategic People Solutions know that as a business owner, you have a bold vision of running a profitable, impactful company. But you’re frustrated.You’re overwhelmed. You’re tired. You need more revenue. You need more customers. You need more time. You need to reboot your… Continue reading