Does getting in front of an audience to deliver a speech seem daunting to you? You’re not alone in that feeling. Even the most experienced public speakers get nervous sometimes. But what separates a novice from a pro is laying the right groundwork. You see, even the professional speaker doesn’t just jump in front of…
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Four Reasons to Garner Gratitude in the Workplace
Most American employees have become accustomed to an automatic reply of, “thanks.” Unfortunately, such simple statements don’t bear much weight. In fact, only four percent of workers find these generic expressions of recognition memorable according to Globoforce. To truly demonstrate gratitude, words and actions must be deliberate and specific. Here are four reasons why Dale Carnegie’s 2ndHuman…
Three Tips to Put Your Networking Fears to Rest
Networking effectively is important to succeed in any line of business, yet many people fear putting themselves into uncharted waters and meeting unfamiliar faces. Think back to the last networking event you attended, perhaps it was a conference or new product launch party. Did you look new faces in the eyes as you spoke and…
Every Day Should Be National Employee Appreciation Day
Each first Friday in March is Employee Appreciation Day. While not all companies observe it, some reserve it as an official day on which to honor and celebrate their employees. Whether on the official day or any other, here are four reasons to show employees appreciation. Appreciation matters as much as money to some employees. Dale…
Two Tactics to Improve Customer Engagement Levels
Customer engagement encompasses all of the experiences and touchpoints a customer has with an organization’s products, services and employees. Forbes recently published its latest list of the top 50 Most Engaged Companies. These organizations offer consistent experiences, perform customer data analyses and design their teams in a matter that enables employees to prioritize the customer. Think about your…