by Garth AllredThe Thanksgiving season has us all reflecting on the things for which we are grateful: sunny days, football games, apple pie. However, November 24th isn’t the only time we should take to express our gratitude. As an employer, it’s always the time to reflect on a kind of gratitude that is often overlooked, but is […]
by Garth AllredResearch continually indicates that listening is a key differentiating factor between average leaders and good leaders. According to research done at Columbia University, good listening skills are tied to an increased ability to influence and persuade others and to develop effective work relationships. As a leader in your organization, good listening skills can take you […]
by Garth AllredThe mere mention of a staff meeting is enough to cause both employer and employee to break out in a cold sweat. You probably don’t have to think back very far to remember the last unproductive meeting you attended. Ineffective staff meetings are a workplace epidemic. In fact, a 2012 survey of business professionals ranked […]