Stopworkplacedrama.com, August 1, 2011 Ever try your hardest to coordinate an efficient, fun, and meaningful meeting, only to receive disinterested body language, constant phone checking and other obvious signs of disengagement? Below are 5 reasons employee engagement fails during meetings and 7 suggestion to improve engagement. 5 Reasons Employee Engagement Fails During Meetings They feel… [Read More]
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10 Ways to Make a Great First Impression in 30 Seconds
Huffington Post, July 13, 2011, McLeod Fair or not-the first few seconds count when you meet someone for the first time. Research shows that the first 30 seconds of an interview determines whether the person gets hired or not. Below are 10 tips to increase engagement when meeting someone for the first time. Have Open… [Read More]
Kelleher to Deliver Louder than Words, MAHRA, 9/15
Bob Kelleher, author, thought leader and keynote speaker will deliver his signature keynote, Louder than Words for the Manchester Area Human Resource Association on September 15th. Bob Kelleher, noted employee engagement expert, and award winning international speaker, will present Louder Than Words – 10 Essential Engagement Practices That Drive Results.” This provocative presentation reminds… [Read More]
Questions to Ask if You Are Engaged At Work
Monster.com lists 11 warning signs that your career has stalled, some signs include: You are not invited to important discussions or meetings that you attended previously Your responsibilities have not changed in a few years You dread going to work in the morning Steps to Take Include: Have an honest discussion with your manager: Learn how… [Read More]
Sales & Service Excellence: Social Media, Bob Kelleher
Social Media has taken the world by storm and has become a huge engagement, staffing, and retention tool. 73% of comapnies use social networks for recruiting and another 9% plan to begin soon For recruiting purposes, 78% of companies use LinkedIn, 55% use Face book, 45% leverage Twitter, 19% blog and 14% post on YouTube… [Read More]
Women’s Social Media Success Stories-PepsiCo & Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi has been the CEO of PepsiCo since 2006. Nooyi helped to craft their core value systems, “Performance with Purpose”. She explains, “All corporations operate with from a license with society..we owe society a duty of care.” To reinforce their values, Nooyi leverages social media to submit grant proposals, aid animal shelters, provide mental… [Read More]
TLNT: Could Your Workplace Survive an Unlimited Vacation Policy?
Haun, Lance, 7/21/11 According to the Wall Street Journal, companies that offer unlimited vacation policies are increasing. Netflix embraced this policy in 2004 with success. Instead of concentrating on how long the employee will be away, the focus is on how the work will get done. Netflix makes it clear that the employee will need to remain… [Read More]
To Monetize Social Media, Humanize It
HBR, Martin, Amy Jo, 7/18/2011 Amy Jo Martin, Founder of Digital Royalty develops social media strategies for clients such as: Hilton and Shaquille O’Neal. Martin discusses the tension that exists between social media advocates and C Level executives. The most common objections she hears from the board room include: Social Media is a Fad How do… [Read More]
AMA: A Leadership Lesson from The King’s Speech
AMA, July 7, 2011, Reina, Dennis & Reina, Michelle In the Oscar winning movie, The King’s Speech reinforced numerous, vital leadership lessons for any individual or organization to embrace and promote. Among them, 4 of the most common arguments against seeking help and counsel from others include: Objection: “I am the leader, so I should… [Read More]
Intuit: 6 Ways to Hold Onto Your Top Talent
Richardson, Vanessa, June 9, 2011 The good news? The economy is improving. The bad news? Your employees are looking for new opportunities outside of your organization. Author, CEO & Co-Founder of The Employee Engagement Group, Bob Kelleher offers his guidance based on his 25+ years of experience and from his book, Louder than Words: 10… [Read More]