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Baby Boomers in the Workplace
· Boomers (1946-1964) Ambitious Strong work ethic Loyal to careers and employers Optimistic Tendency to be workaholics Personal gratification Largest segment of workforce Heroes Gandhi Martin Luther King, Jr. Mother Theresa President John F. Kennedy Jacqueline...
Feeling isolated? Peer groups provide support
By Jim Kendall Whether it's just you and the cat or you and 20 (or more) employees, being an entrepreneur can be lonely. That's especially true when decisions must be made. Enter the peer group, where noncompeting business owners gather to share insights and...
Traditonalists in the Workplace
Through our research we have found that dates vary widely between the generations, especially Gen X’ers, (1965-1976), Gen Y’s (1977-1990), and Gen Z’s (born after 1990). There are no absolutes as it relates to these dates. Truly there is no one person who fits these...
Sales Acceleration
Do you want to accelerate your growth strategy and planning? Take a look at Starbuck’s and Dunkin’ Donuts. Both companies are wildly successful posting billions in sales. What is the same about what they do? Coffee – people want to get a cup of coffee. That’s where...
Empowerment Tips
Talk in the “we” not just me. This can be difficult for highly competitive people who are more individualists. The win is more of the priority than the team. Winning is important, but as Michael Jordan learned through the coaching from Phil Jackson, he could not win...
Empowerment is the Key to Motivating Others
No matter how hard you try, motivating others is not sustainable. You may get those blips and moments of motivation out of fear or incentive, but they seem to fade over time. Why? Empowerment is the key ingredient. Empowerment reaches internally not externally....
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