by Dr. Rick Goodman | Aug 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Productivity, Workplace Culture
Let’s be honest: Most of us waste a little bit of time each day, whether by playing on Facebook, browsing YouTube videos, or simply being idle. This wasted time is not always, in fact, wasted. There is value in taking a little time to let your mind wander, and to...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 9, 2018 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
What’s the most important ingredient in company culture? There are several possible answers, perhaps, but for me the most obvious one is trust. For your company to succeed, and for its culture to thrive, your employees have to trust you; and you, in turn, must have...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 30, 2018 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
To build an effective team, you’ve got to do more than just hire the right people. You’ve also got to create an environment in which they can do their best work—an environment where your team members feel motivated and missional. And sometimes, that’s going to require...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 28, 2018 | Leadership, Sales, Workplace Culture
Great sales reps nurture real relationships with their customers—but what happens when that relationship is severed? I see it all the time. A sales rep leaves the company, for whatever reason, and customers start getting antsy. They seize the opportunity to look for a...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 15, 2018 | Workplace Culture
Company culture is often discussed in esoteric terms; most business owners will agree that culture matters, but only in nebulous and unquantifiable ways. It’s a great idea more than it is a prized commodity. The truth is that company culture has a real, physical...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 10, 2018 | Adaptive Leadership, Change Management, Personal Development, Productivity, Team Performance, Workplace Culture
Affordable employee training strategies are one of the most solvable problems in leadership development. They are also one of the most commonly overcomplicated. Organizations that believe development requires expensive programs or lengthy retreats consistently...
