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Top 10 Phrases Every Manager Should Use
Great managers tend to be great communicators. They’re able to set expectations, ask questions, listen carefully, and share feedback in ways that inspire employees to do and be their best. When that happens, employee morale, productivity, and retention all...
Align Employee Behavior and Company Culture with Straight-Talk About Values
Have you ever stopped to define your company culture—either what it is or what you’d like it to be? No? Well, you’re not alone. Plenty of business leaders in the ag industry (and beyond) are complacent about company culture. Some assume culture just “happens” and is...
Psst! Here Are 5 Ways to Become a Truly Great Manager
It’s common practice in the ag industry for a high-performing employee to rise through the ranks from truck driver or grain-bagger to become a newly minted manager. Problem is, when someone is ill-prepared for a managerial role, it spells trouble for the rest of the...
Make Your Best Employees Feel Valued So They Stick Around for the Long-Haul
Here’s what you need to know about why—and how—to recognize your valued managers and stellar employees.
A Simple Interviewing Trick to Save Time and Money by Hiring Right Every Time
Our clients tell us again and again how challenging the hiring process can be. When you post a job opening, you might hear from lots of candidates … or a handful … or just one. No matter how many people apply, your goal is to hire the right one.
Are Your Goals In Place For a Successful 2021?
In our experience, owners and leaders often answer that question with a resounding “YES!”. But when we dig further, we find that the rest of the team may not be as clear about where the company is going or how it plans to get there. That’s a recipe for stagnation,...
A Party’s Not Enough: Boost Employee Engagement By Rethinking How You Say Thanks
Around this time last year, I stopped by a friend’s office to pick her up for a lunch date. I noticed a poster on the wall about the upcoming annual holiday party. “That will be fun,” I said, nodding at the sign. My friend rolled her eyes. “It’s supposed to make...
People Spark Consulting is a Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN based consulting company that specializes in transforming business cultures through human resources and people strategies.
