Opening a new business is a scary prospect because there’s always a lot of uncertainty. For new business owners especially, the fear of the unknown is centered on the availability of funds. Worrying about money is common, and even people who aren’t business owners do it. However, unlike non-entrepreneurs, a business owner’s finances, as well […]
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The idea behind team-building exercises is to help employees become more in-tune with each other’s strengths and weaknesses. By sharing experiences, members of a team should be able to operate like a well-oiled machine, specifically under pressure. Sadly, many team-building exercises don’t work that well because the teams feel as though they’re just going through
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Get on the Fast Track to Success! Wednesday, February 19th, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET Click to tune in and register for the show. This week’s Krista Moore Talk Show features our own Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting. Lynn will be speaking on: The Top 5 Habits of Productive Teams Everyone wants to
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“Everything has changed, except our way of thinking.”-Albert Einstein In a utopian state, organizations are able to accelerate, optimize and maximize each employee’s experience. They assess each employee’s individual aptitudes, preferences, personality, talents and competencies. They hire and assign each employee to a job that is perfectly suited to them. They have each employee make
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As a manager, you’re probably viewed as the go-to resource for your team. Employees frequently look up to their managers for guidance on how to become a better worker and, eventually, a leader themselves. Being a role model to your employees is an important part of your job. But managers are only human, and no
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Let’s face it. We live in a time that glorifies the state of “busyness”. It seems that the most common response to, “How are you?” is “Busy”. With some people, it is all about perception. They confuse busyness with success. They want to feel, and for others to view them as being successful − so
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Incentives are one of the best ways to keep employees motivated. It plays into the value-based concept of a business—if you bring added value to the company, then you can expect value invested back into you. Determining what incentives to offer to a team, however, requires dissecting the things that the group considers vital. It’s
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Managing a business is not a solo project. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to inform all relevant internal and external parties about what’s going on in the company. To keep things running smoothly, it’s important for your stakeholders to have a clear picture of what’s going on at all times. If you’re struggling with
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Wilmington, NC: Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting, was a guest speaker at the WILMA Women to Watch Leadership Institute 2020 Cohort Kick-off. Lynn spoke on the topic: SETTING AND ACHIEVING LEADERSHIP GOALS. Her presentation focused on: setting strategic goals; deciding which goals to pursue; maintaining momentum; staying accountable and on track; achieving goals;
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You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So, why aren’t you delegating? Click through to
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When you’re managing a team of employees, you’re responsible for identifying and promoting talented leaders at the right time. Not every high-performing employee is cut out for a management position, so you’ll need to carefully evaluate whether a particular person is ready to move up—and whether current business needs align with that timing. There are
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Receiving a promotion is always a reassuring and exciting reward for your hard work. However, as an employee moving up to your first leadership position, you might struggle adjusting to your role in the workplace. A common concern is managing workers that once were at your level, and finding ways to earn their respect as
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