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I Think Two Of My Employees Are Dating Each Other

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 13, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

I Think Two Of My Employees Are Dating Each Other Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Kansas called me the other day to discuss some persistent rumors circulating […]

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Leaders: Where Do You Spend Your Time?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Dec 8, 2022

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Year-End Audit

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 6, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Year-End Audit Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Illinois called me the other day to discuss his company’s upcoming strategic planning meeting for 2023.  Before our discussion became […]

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A New Innovative Way to Recruit, Try Team Engine

by Harvester Chris Darnell On Dec 1, 2022 (Dec 1, 2022)

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Various Incentive Programs

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 29, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Various Incentive Programs Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   One of my top two or three favorite words is “incentive.”  It compels me to action, focus, and growth.  It implies motivating people […]

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Core Values

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 22, 2022 (Nov 22, 2022)

Core Values Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   In follow-up to last week’s posting on Organizational Culture Components, I have had several discussions with business owners about how to generate, select, and […]

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New Honda Device Saves $$$

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 17, 2022 (Nov 17, 2022)

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Organizational Culture Components

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 15, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

Organizational Culture Components Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about her organizational culture, within the context of change management.  Like […]

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How’s The Culture In Your Company?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 10, 2022

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The Communication Plan

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 8, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

The Communication Plan Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from Wisconsin called me the other day to talk about sundry employee issues.  Performance expectations, company culture, lack of accountability, the […]

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A New Way To Recruit, Try Team Engine!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Nov 3, 2022 (Nov 3, 2022)

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The Word “Suicide” Is More Than Just A Word

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Nov 1, 2022 (Nov 1, 2022)

The Word “Suicide” Is More Than Just A Word Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A landscaper from Michigan called me the other day to talk about an employee who was in the […]

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Training & Coaching Essentials for People Development

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 27, 2022

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The Value Triangle

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Oct 25, 2022 (Oct 25, 2022)

The Value Triangle Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Colorado called me the other day to talk about various “people-related” issues including communication, training, and staffing.  As the conversation […]

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Leaders: What is Your Biggest Business Challenge?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 19, 2022

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This Sounds A Lot Like The Posting From Last Week

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Oct 18, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

This Sounds A Lot Like The Posting From Last Week Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Washington called me the other day to discuss an employee about whom increased […]

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Volunteer for GreenCare For Troops TODAY!

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 13, 2022

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And I Am Not Going To Change

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Oct 11, 2022 (Oct 11, 2022)

And I Am Not Going To Change Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Michigan called me the other day to talk about one of her key managers’ ongoing attitude […]

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ELEVATE-ing the New NALP Convention

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Oct 5, 2022 (Oct 5, 2022)

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75/25

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Oct 4, 2022 (Aug 25, 2022)

75/25 Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Virginia called me the day to talk about leadership, accountability, and roles and responsibilities.  Based upon the organizational chart, the company has […]

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Workplace Mental Health

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 29, 2022 (Sep 29, 2022)

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Three Drivers To Improve Employee Retention

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Sep 27, 2022 (Jun 20, 2022)

Three Drivers To Improve Employee Retention Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Oregon called me the day to talk about staffing issues.  The astute owner, well-read and highly energetic, […]

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Listen, Learn, Lead

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Sep 20, 2022 (Jun 20, 2022)

Listen, Learn, Lead Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Massachusetts called me the day to talk about his recently-hired Controller.  After years of placating his previous underperforming Controller, the […]

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Landscape Buyers: Find The “P”

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Sep 14, 2022 (Sep 14, 2022)

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Reward Accurate Job Estimates

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Sep 13, 2022 (Jun 20, 2022)

Reward Accurate Job Estimates Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business executive from California called me the other day to discuss cost containment initiatives in his company.  Apparently, as part of his […]

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