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How to hire a top-performing construction manager
Job experience or having a positive “gut feel” about someone doesn’t mean they’ll be successful in the role.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 7, 20205 min read


How to develop strong team players
Having a strong team is an essential component of any strategic plan and must be an element of the blueprint for success.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 24, 20202 min read


25 tips for working remotely
For many businesses, remote work will become a critical resource. And for many employees, this’ll mean working away from the office.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 18, 20205 min read


9 tips to successfully manage a remote team
The real key to successful remote teams is to create trust.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 13, 20204 min read


How to increase employee morale: Tips on creating a happy and healthy company culture
There’s only so many company baseball games and corporate retreats you can have before the concept becomes passé.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 12, 20203 min read


Taming your turnover rate: Learning the art of accommodation
If your company’s turnover rate is out of control, it’s vital you find ways to slow the exodus. The first question to ask yourself is why.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 10, 20202 min read


5 ways to avoid email misinterpretations
Before sending that email to your boss or coworker, stop and think about these five things before communication spirals out of control.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 20, 20205 min read


Why you should hire software developers for both technical aptitude and skills
As a leader, you want your development team to be successful both now and later.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 3, 20206 min read


Saving lives through a better hiring strategy
The data showed high-performing employees share certain qualities that make them well-suited for the job.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 30, 20202 min read


Five ways to improve your sales team’s performance
An effective sales manager will be open and honest with their sales team, & encourage sharing experiences so they can learn from each other.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 28, 20203 min read


Coaching to develop sales performers
Managers have the tools to build a team of top performers, in sales or any other department, by using the solutions offered by Straightline.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 31, 20192 min read


3 easy tips to create compelling career paths
Your business strategy is looking far ahead, and you’ll need the right talent to get you there. When thinking about hiring, talk with your..
solutions171
Dec 26, 20194 min read


3 ways to put people data to good use
While pre-hire personality assessments are getting more common, too many companies aren’t using that people data much after the hire.
solutions171
Dec 16, 20194 min read


2 Ways to Enhance Your Presence and Leadership
Allosso explained, most of us are erratic and sporadic with our energy, and this inconsistency is what tires us out.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 9, 20192 min read


The Formality Drive Deconstructed
Formality is the drive to conform to rules and structure.

AJ Cheponis
Nov 28, 20195 min read


What every company should get obsessed with
Learning from failure can lead to innovation. But what if your company can’t afford to make big mistakes?
solutions171
Nov 5, 20192 min read


The key to building high-performing teams
Once you understand the working relationships at your company, you can more accurately predict who’s a must-have hire and who’s unlikely...
solutions171
Oct 31, 20193 min read


Roadmap for navigating workplace conflict
Conflict can be a source of inspiration and spur collaboration in the workplace, but only if it is managed in a positive, constructive manne
solutions171
May 2, 20192 min read


How to increase collaboration in the workplace
Instead of creating this contentious environment, you can foster collaboration by implementing two-way communication systems with less of a
solutions171
Apr 25, 20192 min read


The importance of knowing what – and who – you really need
Once you’ve nailed the skill, personality and cognitive requirements of the position, it’s time to create a compelling job post.
solutions171
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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