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Fitch Family Secrets

What better place to learn about best practices and secrets to success than a business that has lasted through two panics, two depressions, sixteen recessions and nineteen United States Presidents.

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10 Tips for Tough Times

This week’s Quick List* is a companion to our Quote of the Week which is:

Tough times never last; tough people do.

But besides knowing that tough times aren’t going to last forever…what else can we do?

How are we going to get through the tough times?

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Quote of the Week on Tough Times

Though there are signs of recovery in some industries, there many, many people who could use this reminder.

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10 Morale & Productivity Boosters Just-for-June

The foundation of good morale and productivity is hiring the right people. Yes – don’t hire grumps. And the people must have clear roles, responsibities, expectations and goals. And they…

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10 Things That Bug People About Meetings

We conducted a survey** last week and asked these plus a few more questions. To date, here are the top 10 responses to the question: “What bugs you about meetings?”

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Quote of the Week: Meetings are a symptom of …

This one will not be popular with many leaders, but it’s a good one for those looking for ways to save time, get to goal PLUS boost morale, productivity and overall performance.

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