Trust. Suspicion. And why a single conversation can make (or break) a relationship. Part 1 of a 2-part series about conflict Erik Barnlund and Emilie Shoop discussing conflict. Have you ever been in a conversation that felt more like a sparring match than a productive discussion? We’ve all been involved in them, often when there’s…
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Quality vs. Quantity: 4 Tips to Effective Content Marketing
“Create a blog and Google will love you!” or so the marketing genies say… For the last few years, you have been told that creating new content for your website was the key to Google’s proverbial heart….fast forward 3 years and most businesses like you have taken the bait and have begun writing a mandatory…
My Leadership Journey…What Example Are You Setting?
I’m sitting here staring at a blank document wondering what to write. I have a lot of ideas, like how technology can help or hinder your company culture, or how I made the mental shift from wanting to be a boss, to wanting to be a leader. Maybe a good topic would be a book…
Are You STILL Using Yellowpages to Promote Your Business?
When was the last time you used a phone book to search for company information? If you are like many in America, it has been several years. If you are still using the Yellow Pages to promote your business, you need to redirect your efforts to marketing online. Did you know that 97% of consumers…
7 Things You Can Do to Make Your Employees Love You
With the hustle and bustle of your daily routine, it’s easy to forget that a lot of people contribute to making those results happen every day. More than ever, it’s important for your team to understand their role in providing those results. They need to feel like they’re contributing in a meaningful way each and…