There are many barriers to communication in today’s world, even beyond cell phone reception problems. While some are obvious, there are various others, some of which might even surprise you. Here are some tools that you and others can use to help make your communication easier, smoother, and better. Why communication fails First, let’s go …
We’re all familiar with sports heroes who follow a routine ritual to prepare them for an event, fire-up their competitive nature, and get into the “zone.” But, we also know that motivation is very personal. What works for someone, may not work for anyone else. The legendary Walter Payton performed weekly hill sprints for conditioning …
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Decision making is a shared activity experienced by every organization, large or small. But, why does it seem like top performers seem to know how to always make good decisions? What do they know about the decision-making process that the rest of us don’t? As a start, top performers know that time constraints and the …
We all face challenges that require decisions, whether an immediate choice where there is limited time to react or a long-term process involving significant data. Top performers are able to make solid decisions consistently. The ability to make effective choices is a valued skill that must be sharpened regularly. Simply defined, decision-making is the ability …
There are many opinions and articles available on the web that discuss the traits of a top-performing individual, as well as characteristics of low performers. But often neglected are the people in the middle. Independent research concludes that there is a significant gap between top-level performers and the average employee. According to Harvard Business Review, …
Everyone makes bad decisions. Even top performers. It’s a brush we all use to paint our human existence on the canvas we call life. And it is also true that bad decisions must be confronted directly, sooner rather than later. Wrong choices tend to foster negative feelings, cloud our judgment and invoke defensive posturing. Bad …
An organizational chart structures a business so it operates with maximum efficiency and productivity. In a rapidly changing business environment that rewards those who can adapt and produce, an Org Chart, when done right, enables a company to be flexible and nimble. However, there are common misconceptions involving Org Charts: Misconception 1: Org Charts are for …
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