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Nov 24, 2020
4 min

Do you know why good employees leave?

Fortunately, cost per hire expenses are avoidable—managers can be taught to lead in a way that promotes employee engagement and retention.

AJ Cheponis

Nov 17, 2020
2 min

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.

How one trucking industry CEO is solving his turnover problem

AJ Cheponis

Oct 22, 2020
3 min

How one trucking industry CEO is solving his turnover problem

Turnover in the trucking industry is a massive problem. We've solved it.

15 factors that create a toxic workplace

AJ Cheponis

Oct 15, 2020
10 min

15 factors that create a toxic workplace

At the end of the day, we each play a role in contributing to or taking away from a healthy work environment.

4 common problems in the manufacturing industry

AJ Cheponis

Oct 8, 2020
4 min

4 common problems in the manufacturing industry

Four possible solutions to how the manufacturing industry can tackle the growing skills gap.

Five new ways to evaluate your employees

AJ Cheponis

Oct 6, 2020
3 min

Five new ways to evaluate your employees

Core values aren’t examined enough, but they’re making a comeback. Prioritize responsiveness when calculating employee performance.

Must-have management skills for new leaders – Communication

AJ Cheponis

Sep 22, 2020
3 min

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.

The one trait all great leaders must possess

AJ Cheponis

Sep 3, 2020
3 min

The one trait all great leaders must possess

Being a great leader doesn’t mean you have all the answers, it means you can engage with your employees and inspire them to greatness.

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

AJ Cheponis

Sep 1, 2020
5 min

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

Talent optimization is a discipline top CEOs follow to align their business strategy and their talent strategy for optimal results.

AJ Cheponis

Aug 20, 2020
3 min

How to roll out changes at your company

Before taking action, make sure your leadership team is aligned on a goal.

Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees

AJ Cheponis

Aug 6, 2020
2 min

Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees

Psychologists in the field of positive psychology are finding a surplus of advantages associated with one overlooked predictor: happiness!

The biggest work productivity killer: culture

AJ Cheponis

Jul 9, 2020
4 min

The biggest work productivity killer: culture

There are a variety of factors that can kill work productivity including poor job fit and being forced to work alongside low performers.

How to increase team cohesion in the workplace

AJ Cheponis

Jul 2, 2020
5 min

How to increase team cohesion in the workplace

Your team needs to be united around a common goal. Otherwise, each member will go off to do their work—and end up in wildly different places

AJ Cheponis

Jun 25, 2020
2 min

Six habits of highly engaged employees

Theoretical arguments over precise definitions aside, it’s plenty tangible and clear, if you know what to look for.

Three essential elements to implement retail training

AJ Cheponis

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

Three essential elements to implement retail training

Retail training programs are most effective when the content is directly connected to the company’s mission.

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

AJ Cheponis

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

Our PI Insights provides a deeper look into individuals’ behaviors and work styles through visual aids and easy-to-read reports.

Avoiding the behavioral mistake leaders make in crisis

AJ Cheponis

May 13, 2020
3 min

Avoiding the behavioral mistake leaders make in crisis

Those who recognize the limits of their capacity will be better equipped to adapt, realign, and rebuild their teams.

AJ Cheponis

May 1, 2020
2 min

The top 5 skills managers are lacking

Often hailed as the No. 1 skill for managers to learn, 91% of employees find their manager lacking when it comes to communication.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 21, 2020
3 min

What makes a high-performing team?

Even if all your employees are good at what they do, they can’t achieve all that is possible if they aren’t empowered to work together.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 20, 2020
4 min

How to communicate more effectively

Good communicators don’t just talk. If your tendency is to try to “win” conversations, curiosity will help balance out that tendency.

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