Motivation is a vital element to boosting a team member’s work ethic. However, it’s often easy to lose track of your employees’ motivation unless you pay close attention. So why not guarantee setting your team’s motivational drive high by helping each member set goals? And not just your goals, I’m talking about goals your team […]
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According to Gallup, only 30 percent of the U.S. workforce is engaged in their work. What does this mean for your employee morale? Less productivity, less motivation and less satisfaction for employees. When your workforce lacks these fundamentals for producing good work, your company lacks – well, talent. Creating an inviting culture that engages your
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It’s no secret that core values are an integral part of each organization’s culture. When truly ingrained throughout the company, values guide our behaviors and decisions. They represent what we stand for and believe in. We are followers of Jim Collins’ work, and his belief that core values should never change. Operating practices and cultural norms,
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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams recently launched their grand opening at Easton Town Center. The handcrafted ice cream is full of fresh and unique flavors, and native to Columbus, Ohio. In an effort to spark promotion and community engagement, Jeni’s formed a clever partnership with Homage, Columbus-based creators of the nostalgia-loving t-shirts. Both Columbus-based companies embody
The minute we walk in the door of a business, we have an immediate sense of its personality. It’s the indelible first impression. The décor is akin to the clothes we select – and how we wear them. And because it’s where employees spend so much time, it has a huge affect on morale. Yesterday
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Over the past few weeks I have seen a lot of advertisements while watching March Madness. One ad in particular stood out to me, Southwest’s new spring campaign ‘Welcome Aboard.’ This ad is very different from the Southwest ads I am accustomed to seeing. It feels like a brand shift to me. The sense of
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Because it was part of the culture of my family of origin, I believe children should be seen and not heard. That value (respect) drove my behavior as a child, especially in the company of adults. This very basic example of behaviors modeling beliefs can be extended to corporate America where I believe values should
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Part 1: Behaviors Can Be Seen – Beliefs Can’t Prior to initiating change it is essential to consider the beliefs and behaviors that are ingrained in the company. Behaviors can be seen – beliefs can’t. This is most apparent in the behaviors of a company’s leadership, which everyone inside and outside the organization sees and
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Some kinds of leaders are more susceptible to losing employees and customers, and therefore unable to achieve sustainability. This article will focus on the entrepreneurs and the flippers. They may see significant gains in the short term without addressing culture, but in time, these businesses are like a house with no foundation. It will crumble.
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How does a restaurant earn AAA four stars for 16 consecutive years? The Refectory is the most award-winning restaurant in Columbus and has received Zagat, DiRoNa and Wine Spectator Awards, along with Five Stars from both Columbus Monthly and Columbus Dispatch. Housed in a former church, it is known for its ambiance, excellent food, massive
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