By Carol Kinsey Goman-theLadders Effective leadership depends on the ability to inspire and positively impact people. In preparing for an important meeting – with your staff, leadership team, or clients – you concentrate on what to say, memorize crucial points, and rehearse your presentation so that you will come across as credible and convincing…. read more
By Mary Lee Gannon-theLadders You’ve read the Gallup data – 70% of the workforce is not engaged or actively disengaged in their work. So how do we connect with employees and customers so they feel we care about their careers, their business, and their future? 1. Care about what they care about Your employees… read more
By Sarah Landrum via Fairygodboss-theLadders You’re so used to performing the same tasks day in and day out. Where’s the fun? Has your mind wandered elsewhere? There’s a difference and a connection between “wandering” and “wondering.” When you brainstorm, your mind goes on a vision quest of its own, but when you feel stuck and stagnant, your… read more
By Linda Le Phan-theLadders Not everyone is born a charming extrovert … and that’s a good thing. If everyone was the same, life would be boring. And especially in the workplace, it’s mainly when you have a variety of different personalities – including the quieter and introverted personalities – that workdays are more colorful… read more
BY Emilie Aries-theLadders Part of my job entails hopping on the phone and convincing companies and conferences to book me as a speaker. It’s like a job interview every time, and it always reminds me of my very first phone interviews for internships back in college. I was so nervous my knees would be shaking… read more
By songhanhphuc.org Integrity, as defined by the dictionary, is “the quality of being honest or having strong moral principles.” People with integrity are generally known to be trustworthy, honest, and kind. This is a quality that everyone should strive for. Additionally, everyone should also strive to surround themselves with people who have true integrity…. read more
By run-ADP National Payroll Week starts on Labor Day each year and is intended to celebrate America’s workforce and the payroll professionals that pay them. During this week, payroll professionals and government agencies come together to help educate employees about their paychecks. With this in mind, we answer common questions related to garnishments, deductions, and… read more
Dear Loyal Readers: It is hard to believe that it is Labor Day already! Where has the summer gone? I hope you all had a great Holiday and are getting ready to head into the final quarter with renewed enthusiasm. Since it is around Labor Day that started me thinking about labor in general and… read more
The Krystal Company this past week pulled the wraps off a new prototype in Jackson, Miss., that executives say squares the brand with modern customers’ needs. The new restaurant opened softly in Jackson, Miss., replacing a unit built in the 1970s, and is the first of five under the new format planned this year, said… read more
For all intents and purposes, Doug Thompson helmed the chief operating officer role at Texas Roadhouse for the past three years, ever since Steve Ortiz’s 2015 retirement. The 540-unit chain made the change official August 23. Thompson, 55, was appointed to the post by the Louisville-based company’s board, and signed a contract through January 7,… read more