When it comes to improving employee development and performance, enough can’t be said about the effectiveness of regular meetings. If as a manager, you’re not checking in regularly with employees to track their progress, you can’t expect members of your team to...
When used correctly and effectively, one critical workplace ingredient has the power to turn organizations around and can make them wildly successful: That’s right, employee passion or engagement can not only increase productivity but also increase a company’s...
The work that a company’s founders put into the early stages of the business will set the tone for the growth and success of the organization down the line. That’s why it is essential to focus on building a strong, cooperative team from day one. When the...
“When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life. Encouragement really does make a difference.” Zig Ziglar You can’t go a day without hearing or reading about the benefits...
Improv comedy shows are always popular. Remember “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” Watching people act out absurd scenes is amusing, but there is actually a strong conflict resolution lesson that we can all learn from improv comedians. That lesson? The rule of acceptance. If...
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all go through our professional lives without having to manage conflict? It may sound ideal, but the truth is conflict can’t – and shouldn’t – be avoided. Conflict can promote innovation and creativity, but only if we understand its...
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.