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How to Weather the Winds of Change for Your Business
Fall is a time of change when we prepare for the holidays and a new year. Although this is a festive period, plenty of stress is also involved for businesses and individuals. Companies strive to wrap up their existing projects and meet deadlines before the holiday...
Is Your Team the Best that It Can Be? How to Maximize Business Performance
Every team has the potential for success. However, the realization of this potential heavily depends on how well they are being managed. In the second quarter of 2022, productivity in the nonfarm business sector fell by 4.6%, while output decreased by 2.1%....
The 3 Leadership Challenges of WFH!
WFH: “Working From Home” is here to stay! We say that because research and our collective 2.5 years of COVID experience clearly demonstrate it. In our family, both of our children are working fully remotely, with no intention of ever commuting to an office. The...
Moving from Strength as Doer to Strength as Advisor
After 13 years of coaching, I finally understand why I felt a calling to become a business coach. The answers are in Arthur C. Brooks’ new book, From Strength to Strength. In the status-driven, success-oriented world we call our home, there is little room for...
Effective Ways to Resolve/Leverage Employee Conflict
We’re all very familiar with conflict, whether it be in our friendships, familial dynamics, or professional relationships. Conflict is a regular aspect of interpersonal relationships and, when handled productively, can lead to innovative solutions. Not being on the...
7 Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback
Giving Constructive Feedback—What It Actually Is and How to Do It Correctly. Before we begin analyzing each of the tips individually, let’s briefly touch upon what constructive feedback is. Feedback, as a whole, is a commentary on performance. That generally means...
How to Grow Your Business with Content Marketing
What is content marketing? Content marketing is a strategy that implies creating and distributing content that your audience and potential customers can find useful, thereby leading them to your website. Content can take on various forms, including: Articles and...
Spring Cleaning Tips to Streamline Your Business
Review Your Business Plan Many business owners adopt a “set it and forget it” mindset regarding their overall company plan and objectives. Spring cleaning is an ideal opportunity to take stock and assess progress, check whether your business plan needs to be revised,...
6 Strategies to Set New Hires Up for Success in Their First 6 Months
New hires play a crucial role in a company’s short-term production and long-term success. However, 31% of employees quit their job within the first 6 months. By acknowledging six common areas that new employees may be struggling with during their first few months and...
Massachusetts Governor Baker Unveils Hiring and Training Grant Program
Program will provide $4,000 per employee grant, which can be used to cover training costs or as a signing bonus. The Baker-Polito administration launched a new hiring and training employer grant program today. “HireNow,” is designed to help employers quickly hire and...
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