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Tackle Employee Challenges: A Practical Guide

Tackle Employee Challenges: A Practical Guide for Management

By Lisette Jones / October 7, 2024

In leadership, balancing performance and employee engagement and knowing how to tackle employee challenges keeps even the most seasoned managers on their toes. Whether you are in manufacturing, healthcare, not-for-profit, sales, or another fast-paced industry, managing teams effectively while meeting…

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Do Celebrations Motivate Employees?

By Lisette Jones / September 2, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of my client’s end-of-summer celebration. It was a great reminder of how important it is to pause and celebrate our achievements, both big and small, in the workplace. Which leads to this…

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The Importance of Support for Leaders

By Lisette Jones / July 26, 2024

In the fast-paced world of business, we often hear about the tools and resources available to help employees thrive. From professional development programs to wellness initiatives, organizations invest heavily in ensuring their teams have everything they need to succeed. However,…

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Discovering the Between Micromanaging and Supporting

Discovering the Line Between Micromanaging and Supporting

By Lisette Jones / July 1, 2024

In today’s workplace, discovering the fine line between micromanaging and supporting employees is crucial for effective leadership. This line, however, is not universal. Each employee has unique needs and preferences when it comes to the level of guidance they require.…

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Managing Workplace Perceptions: A Hidden Challenge

By Lisette Jones / May 31, 2024

Managing workplace perceptions can be a stealthy saboteur of harmony and productivity. They often go unnoticed until they snowball into significant issues. Perceptions are frequently the most elusive and yet the most impactful out of all the workplace challenges I…

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Decoding decision-making

Decoding Decision-Making: Lessons from a Wardrobe Mishap

By Lisette Jones / April 15, 2024

In the world of leadership and management, decoding decision-making is paramount. Every choice we make, no matter how trivial it may seem, can have significant implications. But what happens when faced with unexpected challenges, such as a wardrobe malfunction, in…

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breaking free from workplace drama

Break Free from Workplace Drama

By Lisette Jones / April 2, 2024

You may have wondered how you can break free from workplace drama. Karpman’s drama triangle, a concept that illuminates the dynamics of interpersonal conflict, helps us see how drama happens in the workplace in the first place. Within this triangle,…

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Four types of motivators that unlock employee engagement.

Four Types of Motivators that Unlock Employee Engagement

By Lisette Jones / March 17, 2024

Understanding why different people are motivated in various ways at work is crucial because it directly impacts how engaged, productive, and satisfied they are. When someone feels motivated and fulfilled in their role, they are more likely to put in…

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Why Hiring an External HR Specialist is the Key to Maximizing Resources for Small Businesses by ThinkSmart

External Human Resource Specialists are Key to Maximizing Resources for Small Businesses

By Lisette Jones / December 29, 2023

Running a small business is no small feat. In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, where every resource is scrutinized for efficiency, the idea of hiring an external Human Resources (HR) specialist might seem like a luxury reserved for larger corporations.…

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