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As your business grows, there will come a point when you need to think about hiring an employee or even a team to help you manage the day-to-day operations. This approach takes the weight off your shoulders and proves your business is moving in the right direction. However, you need to ensure you take theContinueContinue reading “5 Things Business Owners Must Do When Hiring Employees”

Hear that hum? Even if you’re not in a room with fluorescent lighting, just seeing the word “fluorescent” has probably filled your mind with the distinct background sound of classrooms, waiting rooms, and similar spaces. Fluorescent lighting has been the go-to lighting option in most offices for decades. However, in recent years, concerns about theContinueContinue reading “Alternatives to Fluorescent Lighting in the Office”

It’s inevitable that every leader will encounter difficult conversations that will test their leadership. However, it’s important to remain calm in these situations in order to think clearly and respond responsibly. Here are ten ways to stay calm in difficult leadership conversations, so that you can handle any difficult situation with poise and professionalism: TakeContinueContinue reading “10 Ways to Stay Calm In Difficult Leadership Conversations”

FEEDBACK — often described as a cornerstone of growth — possesses the potential to really inform and shape our professional and personal growth. When we’re open to receiving it and thoughtful in providing it to others, feedback can be very powerful while deepening and enriching relationships overall. So why do so many shy away fromContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Feedback Apprehension: Dos and Don’ts of Giving and Receiving Feedback”

Most organizations begin their business planning work for the new year in the fourth quarter. Leaders hunker down to analyze year-to-date financial performance, define growth expectations and develop a business plan for the next year.  Coffaro Another familiar ritual is that by the end of the first quarter of a new year, the business planContinueContinue reading “Stepping back to look ahead: 2024 business plan pre-work”