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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 9, 20223 min read


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
Nov 3, 20223 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 31, 20225 min read


Are You Self-Aware?
Finding ways to tap into the way you are truly perceived by others can be an invaluable growth opportunity.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 19, 20223 min read


Has The Great Resignation Ended? Here’s what executives think.
Don’t wait for Forbes or Fast Company to declare The Great Resignation “over.” Don’t assume your organization is immune to burnout or...

AJ Cheponis
Sep 20, 20222 min read


3 Reasons to Collect and Apply Behavioral Data
Often, a “low-performing” team has little to do with actual low performers, and everything to do with how your team members interact.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 13, 20224 min read


Is your company culture driving employees away?
Companies who are looking to win the war on talent must lean into an employee-centric culture that inspires people through engagement and...

AJ Cheponis
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Understanding Generation Z In the Workplace.
Entire industries will rise and fall in the wake of Generation Z. Yet few industries or organizations seem to be ready for it. Are you?

AJ Cheponis
Jun 28, 20223 min read


What leadership skills can enable performance - and increase retention?
A good leader supports their team and sets them up for success. They give people the resources they need to do their jobs well...

AJ Cheponis
Jun 21, 20224 min read


Yes, The Golden Rule is Dead.
The Golden Rule is passé today, especially in the workplace. Learn about the platinum rule.

AJ Cheponis
May 10, 20222 min read


Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 19, 20223 min read


The #1 Reason Good Employees Quit: Job Fit
So why do good employees quit? If you’ve been dealing with high turnover, and you can’t figure out exactly why - call us.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 15, 20223 min read


The under-management epidemic
We hear relatively little about under-management and yet it plays a role in organizations’ not achieving the results they need.

AJ Cheponis
Nov 17, 20202 min read


How to build high-performing teams
When team members are diverse and understand each other's strengths, styles, and behaviors -- they can't be stopped.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 27, 20203 min read


Building and maintaining culture with remote teams
Don’t be fooled, company culture can be tough to define with a remote workforce. It takes a concerted effort.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 20, 20206 min read


How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem
What is a successful driver? Someone comfortable with repetition, able to provide quality work, cautious, and adept to follow a routine.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 24, 20203 min read


Must-have management skills for new leaders – Communication
Manage with confidence with these tips for first-time supervisors. Each skill can be studied, practiced, and improved over time.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 22, 20203 min read


5 ways to build confidence in a new hire
No matter how you slice it, being the new person at any organization requires you to take a big step into unfamiliar territory.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 17, 20203 min read


Engage your grinders to improve employee engagement
Here are three steps you can take to grow accountability and boost engagement in your grinders.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Why behavioral fit matters to engagement
Hiring for behavioral fit can pave the way to better employee engagement while also improving time to hire metrics.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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