Leadership
Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating on projects, or interacting with colleagues, knowing how to improve internal communications in the workplace is essential. Harvard research shows that, over a 30-year period, jobs that require a lot of social interaction grew by 12%, while the number of not-so-social jobs shrank. This is why even in the…
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Have you ever walked into a store or interacted with a company and immediately known who they are and what they stand for? That’s the power of a strong brand. A brand is more than just a logo or a catchy slogan. It’s the personality of your business, the voice behind your messaging, and the…
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Have you ever worked somewhere where you constantly came home/logged off with a feeling of dejection, or of being another cog in the wheel? Ever wondered, “how can I possibly build a positive team culture,” when everything else seems to be going wrong? The pandemic, though truly awful in many aspects, did shine a light…
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It’s never been a better time to recession-proof your business. As 2022 comes to an end, I think of all the uncertainty we all felt this past year (or two). We’ve experienced an ongoing global pandemic, which led to dramatic changes on how we conduct our daily lives. This doesn’t even include the economic fluctuations,…
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Rebecca Dutcher, our president and founder, recently had the opportunity to be a mentor at the Inaugural 2022 Girl Scouts Leadership Conference put on by the Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore (GMISTS). Here’s a recap of her experience, in her own words. It was an honor to be asked to participate and share…
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What is community relations? In the last decade, businesses have become increasingly concerned with social responsibility. Social responsibility is when individuals and companies act in the best interests of their community, environment, and society as a whole. A large part of social responsibility that is often overlooked is community relations– which may just be the…
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Why join a chamber of commerce? You’ve probably heard of your local chamber or chamber-sponsored events and thought, “is becoming a chamber member really worth it?” Or maybe, “I don’t have time to become a member… I’m busy enough already!” However, joining your local chamber (or several!) can be very beneficial for your business. In…
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Why is confidence important in the workplace? Let’s be honest; at one time or another, we haven’t been too confident (or kind!) to ourselves, especially in the workplace. Self-confidence is a muscle that we often and easily forget to exercise and strengthen; however, we can tell pretty fast when it’s weak or non-existent. Here are…
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Want to learn how to write a job description? Crafting an engaging, compelling job description is essential in drawing in the most qualified candidates for your open position. With more than 40% of jobs posted online, your job descriptions need to be consistent while also standing out from the rest. So, what should an engaging,…
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When everyone is hiring, how do you stand out to fill your open positions? Everyone is raising their entry-level wage, and offering more perks or benefits to recruit employees. In a time when there is extremely low unemployment and there are 2 jobs available for every job seeker, it seems like the choice of where…
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