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Asking Better Questions Leads to Clarity and Develops Employees
An employee enters your office with a problem and in turn you offer a solution. As an executive coach, leadership development advisor and Vistage chair I have worked with hundreds of executives who want to solve all the problems of their employees. Why not? Isn't...
Communication: The Lost Art?
To become an effective leader in any field, from a Fortune 500 company to a retail manager, the concept of communication is heavily emphasized. A definition of communication arose in 1983 by the US Army defining communication as, “the exchange and flow of information...
Three Methods to Systematically Identify High Potentials
Maintaining a system of progression within a company gives more peace of mind to both employees and managers. So, it is important to establish a process to identify high potentials in a systematic way. There are many ways to create this process, but there are certain...
Transformational Leaders Coach for Better Employee Performance
Business leaders can have many titles. But excelling at one role is a highly-effective way to bring about better performance in your employees: the role of a coach. Coaching is about bringing a person from where they are to where they want to be; it is about...
Onboarding: Start with StrengthFinders Assessment
In a previous article on the onboarding of employees into your company, I stated that one of the main goals of onboarding, in addition to accelerating the training process and maximizing productivity, is connecting new hires with their colleagues. This is an ongoing...
The Secret to Higher Retention and Performance
A recent Employee Engagement Survey by HR Solutions of Chicago revealed that employees were more engaged with their work when they felt: Supported by their manager when making suggestions to correct work place problems. Valued and recognized as an important part of...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.