Author Archive | Jared Brox

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5 Early Signs Your Employees Are Disengaging

Actively engaged employees are the lifeblood of successful companies. In fact, studies have suggested that companies with highly engaged employees outperform companies with disengaged employees by as much as 200%. Unfortunately, employee engagement in general, has taken a hit during recent years, with only four in 10 employees who are engaged in their work, according […]

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The Results Are In: New Leaders Most Lack Conflict Management Skills

In our January poll, we asked readers which leadership skills they were most lacking when they first became a leader. And with 38% of the votes, “conflict management skills” was identified as the number one skill leaders lacked when they first started out, followed by “delegation skills” at 31%. The rest of the results include: […]

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5 Quick Tips for Writing an Employee Thank You Note

All great leaders know their employees are their greatest assets. So, it’s important to nurture those relationships, and when appropriate, praise those who go above and beyond the call of duty. While bonuses and pay raises are always appreciated, they’re not always an option. Sometimes, a simple note to say thanks is all you need […]

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The Power of Appreciation: Do Your Employees Know How Important They Are?

In a study of gratitude conducted by the Templeton Foundation, research showed that people are less likely to express gratitude at work than anyplace else. It’s an interesting finding given that the power of gratitude has been found to be a powerful workplace motivator. In fact, a study by the American Psychology Association found that […]

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