Category Archives: General
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Hailey Heimbach
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General
Tip: Find your own place for the sunsetSummer flies by and before you know it, September is here. You had planned to get together with colleagues. “Now that the weather is nice, once a week let’s do drinks on a deck after work, ok?”
Still hasn’t happened?
Someone has to take charge to make this a reality. It may as well be you! Be the...
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Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Tip: An easy acronym for your difficult conversations.H.E.A.R. is one of the best acronyms to employ when dealing with challenging conversations. Try using this simple, research-based framework from Harvard conflict management expert Julia Minson.
H = Hedge your claims, even when you feel very certain about your beliefs. It signals a recognition that there are some cases or some...
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Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Confidence Is Key for Up and Coming LeadersFRESH CONTENT
When we think about organizational leaders, what comes to mind are people capable of handling high levels of stress, effectively managing teams and striving toward growth. While certain personality characteristics are associated with the leadership mindset, research indicates that it's less about the traits you're born with and more...
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Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Lying To Yourself Is Hurting Your ProductivityFRESH CONTENT
Small business owners already know that their time is precious, and there are never enough hours in the day. You're often juggling multiple responsibilities, working long hours, and desperate to improve your productivity. Boosting your productivity starts with an honest assessment of your resources and your physical, psychological,...
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Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Slow Your Roll To Gain ProductivityFRESH CONTENT
The Age of Information, having everything at our fingertips and immediate gratification, has directly impacted how we do business and operate during the workday. The power and availability of information has had many positive outcomes for the business world and productivity, as tasks can be accomplished quicker and communication is faster and...
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Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Why Your Best Employees LeaveFifty years ago, few people expected to find happiness at work. But as the saying goes, times have changed. Underneath all the reasons workers quit, unhappiness tops the list.
But what causes workers to become unhappy at work and what can employers do about it?
Employers hear a lot about compensation and benefits packages, yet research shows...
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Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
Avoid These When Negotiating Your Next RaiseFRESH CONTENT
The Great Recession created a unique employment market, with more than 40 million U.S. employees leaving their jobs last year. Companies desperate to fill vacancies offer higher wages, lucrative signing bonuses, and more favorable benefits packages. But what happens to the loyal employees who remain in their job? If you're considering...
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Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
How Good Leaders Start a SpeechFRESH CONTENT
Giving a workplace speech, whether at an annual employee meeting with hundreds of people in attendance or inspiring a small new team when starting a new project, either inspires your audience or leaves them with a profound feeling of "meh." Good leaders know how to start a speech that makes a difference, and today, we'll help you learn about the...
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Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
For That Unprofessional Employee, Be Direct
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Professional behavior in the workplace is a learned skill. In an era of communicating in 140 characters or less and the encouragement of "clap back" responses, it's not unusual to see some young employees struggle with communication as they enter the professional workforce. Although your younger team members may have the...
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Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By:
Hailey Heimbach
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General
How to Turn Your Business Expertise Into Thought Leadership
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As most of our Chamber members run small businesses, many of you will not have considered brand-building as a priority. Isn't that for big corporations and organizations? The simple answer is no. With the advent of the internet, reaching large audiences is also open to small businesses in our community. One...
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