Tag Archives: performance improvement

Want a New Win? Try A Wall of Appreciation

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Alain Hunkins

Do you have a blank wall somewhere at your office? Consider trying out this idea: Transform the blank wall into a Wall of Appreciation. It’s fairly common knowledge that being appreciated at work impacts a host of factors: retention, engagement, productivity and … Continue reading →

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Great Leaders Ask For the Check

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Alain Hunkins

To lead and influence others, you need to communicate effectively. We explored this issue by first looking at Why Is Effective Communication So Difficult? The answer boils down to a lack of alignment between the three critical elements of communication:The earlier post shared … Continue reading →

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Why Is Effective Communication So Difficult?

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Alain Hunkins

Communication is critical to the success of any enterprise. Like the circulatory system of the body, it’s the connection between all the different parts of an organization.  It the link between leaders and constituents, suppliers and distributors, employees and customers. … Continue reading →

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The Three Pitfalls of Perfectionism

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Alain Hunkins

Has this happened to you? Growing up, you came home from school having received a 98 on a test. You tell your Mom or Dad. They reply, “What happened to the other 2 points?” You bring your report card home.  … Continue reading →

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