by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 14, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
You hire employees to do a certain job, to carry out certain tasks, to handle key responsibilities—and when your employees do all those things (and do them well), you can call it a win. But when employees go the extra mile—putting in extra energy, extra passion, and...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 12, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Team Building
There’s something to be said for hiring recent college graduates. While they may not have much in the way of experience, there are other qualities that they bring to the table: New grads are hungry for achievement, bursting with ideas, and full of creative energy....
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 7, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
As you evaluate the team communication that goes on in your company—and as you brainstorm the best ways to enhance and improve it—it’s important to start with some fundamental questions. Are your team members really speaking the same language? Do they have a shared...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 5, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
When you hire a new employee, it’s customary to go through a rigorous interview—asking him or her many questions to assess the fit for the position. Before you ask your applicants any questions, though, it may be wise to ask yourself some. Through the proper...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 24, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
An engaged employee is a satisfied employee—right? Well, not necessarily. Though the terms employee engagement and employee satisfaction are sometimes used interchangeably, the truth is that they have very different meanings. Defining Employee Engagement Some quick...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 22, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Team Building
Human beings are complicated—and motivating them can be complex. When it comes to motivating your employees, there’s no one tactic that guarantees results. Instead, leaders must take a more holistic view, one that encompasses several different motivating factors. Here...
