I just returned from being on maternity leave after having my first baby, and when people said that a baby would change everything, they weren’t kidding. From when I sleep to how I spend my free time, that little angel has turned my life around, upside down, and inside out – and the funny thing is, I don’t mind it one bit. Before she entered the world, I had a vague idea of how my life would be altered, but I didn’t realize she would teach me a few leadership lessons too.
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Monday,
January
23rd,
2012
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Ashlie Turley
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Wednesday,
January
18th,
2012
No employer wants to have an unsafe workplace. After all, onsite injuries only serve to hurt morale, cost the company money, and slow down production. But, considering that a study from the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and Labor revealed that 69% of injuries and illnesses may be going unreported, in addition to the 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses recorded by the BLS, companies are still feeling the massive effects of workplace accidents.
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Friday,
December
23rd,
2011
Think of the last time you conducted a conference call. Did everything go smoothly? Can you think of certain aspects that didn’t go well? When some people find themselves running a conference call, they are first hit with fear and pure, unadulterated stress. In some instances, a conference call is simply just a meeting over the phone or internet. But due to the irregularity of conference calls, a lot can go wrong if the appropriate steps aren’t taken. So before you set up your next conference call, try these tips to help you make the most of it.
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Wednesday,
December
14th,
2011
Your schedule is already full with various projects, tasks, and mounting workloads, so keeping up with your employees’ progress isn’t always easy. But it’s important to manage your employees time for the most productive and efficient workday. Plus, it will help keep workloads balanced and workers feeling engaged and successful instead of overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated.
Keep up to date on your team’s projects with these three tips.
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Every few days, I am asked to serve on a board or committee somewhere in the world. I immediately reject virtually all of these requests, not because the opportunities or causes are not valid, but because many boards and committees tend to be inefficient, ineffective, and unproductive.
The lack of productivity does not come from the members of the boards or committees not being talented, committed, or dedicated. The lack of productivity comes from the fact that boards and committees, by their very nature, exist to have regular meetings.
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All of us want to get more out of our personal and professional lives. Accomplishing this goal will require us to be more productive in every area. Productivity is simply the process of achieving more results in areas where we wish to excel. Productivity is not simply a matter of working faster or working harder. It is, instead, the process of working more effectively.
Several years ago, I wrote a book based on my research with Steve Forbes and legendary coach John Wooden entitled Ultimate Productivity. The popularity of that book has given me the opportunity to work with a number of organizations that want to, collectively, be more, do more, and have more.
On the Ultimate Productivity website, you can take a free Ultimate Productivity Profile and receive your own personalized productivity assessment. Your access code is 586404.
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Tuesday,
July
5th,
2011
In a recent Refresh Leadership poll, 73% of respondents said disorganization was an issue they deal with in their workplace. And, 26% said they have actually become less organized since the recession ended. When asked to pinpoint the leading factor that contributes most to their workplace organization challenges, the top two responses were “fewer people responsible for more work” and “lack of time.”
Do these statistics sound familiar? Is your company facing similar challenges? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. According to a Hiring Trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals, 51% of leaders, management-level or higher, say they lose up to nine hours of productivity a week due to desk or office clutter. To put that into perspective, a manager with a salary of $50,000 could potentially cost the company more than $11,000 per year.
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Wednesday,
June
15th,
2011
Sometimes the commute to and from work can be the worst part of the day. Traffic jams, wrecks, construction, and impatient drivers all make for a frustrating drive when you’re trying to get home after a hectic day at the office. And, with the average American spending 46 minutes a day commuting, according to a Gallup poll in 2010, and the Canadian commute averaging 63 minutes a day, according to a 2006 StatCanada report, morning and evening commutes are a reality that most working adults face at least five days a week.
If moving closer to work or inventing a transporter aren’t viable options for your situation, check out these tips on how to add some pizzazz to your daily drive.
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Nothing boosts morale like a celebration, and holidays such as Christmas or Halloween are great opportunities to lighten the mood and have a little fun at work. But, what about the other 363 days of the year? Here is a list of some lesser known, but real holidays and observances coming up this year that will help ensure there’s always a reason for you and your employees to take a break from the daily work routine and have a little fun.
June 1: Flip a Coin Day
The exact origins of this holiday are unclear, but the purpose couldn’t be simpler. Basically, the first day of June is set aside to make all decisions by the flip of a coin. No more vague and inconclusive answers to your problems. On Flip a Coin Day it’s only yes or no, this one or that one.
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During the recession, many companies slashed employee benefits in an attempt to stay out of the red during one of the worst economic crises in history. However, as the economy has continued to rebound and grow stronger, employers have been reluctant to completely restore major benefits such as 401(k) matching and profit sharing. While it is understandable to be cautious about lifting all cuts made to major benefit programs, it is important to give serious thought about reviving some of those morale-boosting, endangered perks that have been on the brink of extinction since the recession.
Company Parties
During tough economic times, businesses tend to scale back company parties – or cut them altogether. However, now that the economy is getting stronger, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether it’s celebrating strong quarterly numbers or employee birthdays, company parties have been shown to be particularly effective morale boosters.
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