The Raw Marketing Power of Passionate People in the Workplace
For those of you drawn to this post in the hope of finding something juicy about workplace romance, keep on clicking. This is about romance of the professional type. It’s about the powerful impact that someone with passion for his or her job has on the working environment and ultimately on the success of the enterprise.
A passionate employee is like rocket fuel for your organization. These rare and valuable people build your brand, strengthen client loyalty, stimulate repeat business and energize your workplace just by their daily participation in your business.
Want to Improve Your Business? Fire the People Holding You Back.
Why is it that so many managers struggle with the issue of firing the employees that justifiably require firing? I’ve watched as brilliant business owners and otherwise accomplished leaders have agonized over this issue, unable to take the final step, while knowing all the while that it has to be done
Teammate Yesterday, Manager Today
Undoubtedly, one of the most difficult and awkward professional transitions is the jump from team member to team manager. The people that you’ve worked with side by side, joked with and shared lunch with are no longer your peers, they are your employees, and for good or bad, your relationship with them will never be the same. If you are truly interested in developing as a leader, this awkward situation is an outstanding rite of passage, complete with some hardcore lessons on what it takes for you to build credibility, motivate, direct, support and lead others.
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