-from Forbes Simple is hard. Ask any speaker who has struggles to explain their work to someone outside their field. Stanford business school lecturer Matt Abrahams teaches his students to simplify complexity by having them follow four guidelines, lessons he reveals in his new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Here’s more about these proven and effective tactics… read more
Leadership
Conversation Experts Always Use These Words…
-from Inc. “Tell me more.” This simple but powerful phrase is the key to having better conversations, engaging another person’s interest, and making people want to talk to you. That insight comes from Matt Abrahams, Stanford lecturer in organizational behavior, and author of the new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Although Abrahams has degrees in psychology and communications,… read more
See what states showed the biggest growth in median household income.
-by Kamaron McNair Last year was rough on Americans’ household finances. Amid an inflation crisis that saw prices up 9.1% year over year in June 2022, Americans’ incomes appear to have taken a hit. The U.S. median household income dropped by 2.3% to $74,580 in 2022, down from $76,330 in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While… read more
Nurturing an Innovation Culture: A Solution to Staffing Shortages
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Despite economic uncertainty leading into 2023, as of September 1, the unemployment rate in… read more
How to Evaluate a Job Candidate’s Critical Thinking Skills in an Interview
by Christopher Frank, Paul Magnone, and Oded Netzer Hiring is one of the most challenging competencies to master, yet it is one of the most strategic and impactful managerial functions. A McKinsey study quantified that superior talent is up to eight times more productive, showing that the relationship between talent quality and business performance is… read more
Maximize Recruiting Potential w/Customer & Employee Insights
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Your organization already has a reputation among customers and employees. Do you know what… read more
How to Plan a Successful Employee Event
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. The best way to build employee morale is to have several employee events throughout… read more
Harnessing Referrals, Reviews, and Testimonials to Become a Preferred Employer
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Your employees are among the most important resources your business has. When you gain… read more
Leadership’s Role in Creating Workplace Culture
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Businesses today are increasingly recognizing that a strong and positive culture is not just… read more
Employee Onboarding and Retention
When you are hiring new employees, the onboarding process has an undeniable impact on employee satisfaction and retention. The first few days, weeks, and months set the tone and affect how people form in their new jobs. There’s no doubt that improving employee retention should be a priority for all companies. This process starts… read more