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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tip: "I appreciate you."... Do you really?
“How are you doing?”, “Let’s get together soon” and “I appreciate you” (a statement gaining popularity) are part of daily banter. There is nothing wrong with these questions or statements but most times they are just tossed out without any concern about the response. To create meaningful interactions these phrases need some additional words or actions. ...
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on Thursday, February 27, 2025
Business Community Unites to Advocate for Pro-Growth Tax Policy - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
What’s happening: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, alongside nearly 500 chambers and associations, sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to extend the pro-growth tax provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The letter emphasizes the importance of adopting a ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Tip: Why you need a ‘game face’
At Shepa Learning we find that a telephone call can solve so many issues, open a world of opportunities, and create that all important human connection.
But telephone calls have their pitfalls. Though most callers are ready and focused for the interaction, exuding with energy and positivity, the receiver may not be. Thanks to the annoying number of spam calls ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tip: What will transform your growth trajectory?
“Breaking the mold: Five behaviors of leading growth transformers” (McKinsey, December 16, 2024) is a good article to jumpstart your thinking for 2025. Of these five management practices which is the top one to achieve profitable growth?
It’s the practice of "Business Partnerships" which distinguished the growth transformers from their peers. ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tip: “Has something happened?” That’s not the right question.
Katie Mogg and Catherine Pearson, writing in the New York Times, about friendship breakups, have some good advice that can also be used in business situations. What to do when a friend starts ghosting you, or initiates a slow fade until all communication grinds to a halt?
If you choose to reach out, avoid making it A Big Deal. “I ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Tip: Your conversation security blanket Socializing season is upon us and if you are someone who finds small talk unbearable, you might be interested in research being done by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, an associate professor and conversation researcher at Harvard Business School on topic preference.
Dr. Brooks told Business Insider that the research she is doing with other institutions is ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Monday, December 16, 2024
Why Shopping Local Matters In a world dominated by global e-commerce giants and big-box retailers, it’s easy to overlook the impact of where we spend our money. However, shopping local isn’t just a trend; it’s a vital practice that strengthens communities, boosts local economies, and fosters a sense of connection and sustainability. Here’s why shopping local should matter to you:1. Boosts the ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Why Engaging Young Professionals in Chamber Events Matters The future of our community lies in the hands of the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe in fostering opportunities not just for established professionals, but also for the vibrant, ambitious young professionals who bring fresh ideas, energy, and perspectives to the table.
If ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Tip: Don’t just say "So long"
When employees and colleagues leave your firm is it a “so long and best of luck” goodbye? Creating an alumni association is a way of recognizing the value of those people who leave the firm, and it’s a way to stay connected. McKinsey & Company’s article “The power of continuous career support: Embracing the full employee life cycle” describes the benefit of ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tip: What your LinkedIn connecting may be missing. LinkedIn, which is the preeminent business network, is something many of us take for granted. Some folks think it’s enough to ask someone to connect with them on LinkedIn, and then once the invite is accepted, that’s it. That should be the start.
Here is what to continue doing:
1. Comment on their posts, and not just a thumbs up. Make it a ...
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