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Quote of the Week: On Winners & Losers

JB · · 3 Comments

This week’s quote is for managers who are pursuing aggressive goals and better bottom line results.

Movie of the Week – Dead Poet Society

Jan Bolick · · 1 Comment

To get desired results, managers must have high expectations and make them clear. And then they must follow through. Well demonstrated in this scene from Dead Poet Society.

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Let’s hear it for small business!

Sue Pace · · 2 Comments

Next week (May 23-29) is National Small Business Week. Are you celebrating? Here are a few ideas on how to join in the celebration.

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Brainteaser #29

Sue Pace · · 1 Comment

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

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80% of our people are working below capabilities? Just think what we could get done if we got everyone was using their abilities. And imagine what that would do for morale. Here are a few tips from Ron Willingham’s, The People Principle.

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High Expectations from Pygmalion

Jan Bolick · · 2 Comments

As managers – we shape expectations, performance and job satisfaction – even entire careers. Here are some comments on a powerful Harvard Business Review article, entitled Pygmalion in Management. It will help managers build morale and productivity – and get better results.