AJ Cheponis
The Alchemy of Leadership: Why the Golden Rule is Dead and What’s Taken its Place
Leadership is not for the weak-hearted; it’s an emotional, psychological, and strategic labyrinth.
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AJ Cheponis
- Sep 19
- 3 min
Maximizing Your Talent: How Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) Can Boost Talent Optimization
OKRs are a powerful tool that can help businesses of all sizes and industries set clear and measurable goals.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 7
- 3 min
The Hidden Opportunity in "Grumpy Stayers"
You've heard of the "Great Resignation," but what about the "Great Resistance?" Meet the "Grumpy Stayers"—those employees who are...
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Aligning Employees to Business Strategy: How to Achieve Optimal Talent Strategy
It is more important than ever for companies to align their employees with their business strategy.
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Mastering the Talent Symphony: Dodging the 'Wrong Hire' Crisis
A staggering 59% of your workforce, your rock band, might be 'quiet quitting'. Worse still, 18% are openly discontented, and over half are..
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Strategies for Enhancing Retention and Engagement
Organizations need to remember that the cost of a bad hire extends beyond the financial implications.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Harnessing the Hidden Potential Within Your Workforce
Our teams are not just a collection of job descriptions and degrees; they are reservoirs of potential waiting to be tapped.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 13
- 3 min
5 Tactics to Mitigate Employee Turnover
you have significant control over many elements that influence retention.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 22
- 6 min
Harnessing Introverts and Extroverts: The Power in Company Meetings
The belief that only active participants are necessary in meetings overlooks the unique strengths of introverts and fails to harness their..
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 20
- 3 min
The Unfair Advantage: How Knowing Human Behavior Gives You an Edge in the Workplace
As the saying goes, people are the most important asset in any organization.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Beyond Foosball Tables: The Real Sources of Employee Motivation
Creating an ideal working environment takes time and effort.
AJ Cheponis
- May 25
- 2 min
Technology Can’t Solve the Problem of Poor Management
While technology has transformed the way we work, it cannot solve the problem of poor management.
AJ Cheponis
- May 2
- 3 min
More Than Just Words: Why Small Business Values Matter and How to Create Them
Articulating your company's values is essential for long-term success, and can help provide direction, focus, and clarity to your employees,
AJ Cheponis
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Building a Thriving Company Culture: Five Proven Strategies
In today's fast-paced business world, a highly engaged company culture is crucial for success.
AJ Cheponis
- Feb 14
- 2 min
The Devastating Consequences of Employee Disengagement
Employee disengagement is a silent productivity killer that can cripple your organization.
AJ Cheponis
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Inclusive Language: A Growing and Evolving List with Alternatives
Words (and meaningful silences) matter enormously in our lives. They enable us to cooperate, collaborate, and ally with one another as....
AJ Cheponis
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Good Communication in the Workplace
In the workplace, good communication isn’t just about mitigating conflict...
AJ Cheponis
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
4 Ways to Improve Collaboration
While having strong employee collaboration has numerous benefits, it takes hard work to foster this business practice.
AJ Cheponis
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Seven Key Questions Every Leader Must Ask Before Letting Someone Go
The more trust they have in you as a leader, the more they'll trust you to do the right thing when things go wrong.
AJ Cheponis
- Oct 31, 2022
- 5 min
How To Give Feedback That Actually Helps People Grow and Improve.
By understanding someone’s behavioral drives, you’ll know the kind of feedback they prefer and can anticipate how they might respond.
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