Want to solve team disengagement in annual meetings? If you organize a really good annual meeting, you can increase job satisfaction and improve company culture. You can also welcome new hires to the company and open communication channels between remote teams and the...
Archive of All Posts Written by Doug Staneart, Author for The Leaders Institute ®.
How to Write a Winning Resume & LinkedIn Profile in 2023
Want to show the world your expertise? In this session, I'm going to show you how to write a winning resume. We will also cover how to update your LinkedIn profile to show the hiring manager of your dream job that you're an expert in your field. Before we get to the...
The Difference Between Constructive and Destructive Criticism
I have to admit that I am uncomfortable when given constructive criticism. You know why? Because I’m human. Guess what… You are too. (You are also human.) So, if most people are uncomfortable receiving constructive feedback, is it really constructive? In addition, is...
Effective Team Meetings-How to Run an Effective Team Meeting
Want to create more a more effective team meeting for your group? Well first, let's assess where your team meetings are right now. How would you describe meetings you have attended in the past? Better yet... How would your team describe your team meetings? Over the...
Small Business Lead Generation. Spam & Cold Calling Don’t Work. This Does
Every small business is the proverbial Needle in the Haystack, so small business lead generation is critical to an entrepreneur’s survival and the growth of his/her small business. The thing that most entrepreneurs forget, though, is that it is a lot easier to turn a prospect or lead into a customer if the lead calls you versus when you call them. It cracks me up when I hear titles of articles, seminars, or books about how to “Make Effective Cold Calls” or how to “Warm Up Cold Calls”.
Increase Your Sphere of Influence-How to Network at Business Networking Events
If you want to get new customers from business networking events, you might want to adjust your strategy just a little. If you do, like most small businesses, and try to force a "networking opportunity," you might just be shooting yourself in the foot. However, a...