College campuses are holding graduation ceremonies all over the country. It’s an exciting time for students as they search for employment and start a career, and one of the most important things they can do is start out on the right foot. So whether you are one of those students just entering the working world, or you’re an old pro looking for ways to improve your performance at your present job, these tips can help you jump start your success.
Eight Tips to Jump Start Your Success
May 4, 2012
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Posted by Cheryl Yearling
Beat the Heat to Stay Healthy this Summer
April 4, 2012
Spring has been here for several weeks and summer is just around the corner, so prepare for these risks as you work and play outside.
Sun Exposure
About half of all cancers diagnosed this year will be skin cancers. One of the most important things you can do to protect your skin is use sunscreen. We all know we need to use it, but how much and which one?
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Posted by Cheryl Yearling
Five Steps to Fearless Public Speaking
March 7, 2012
Most people admit they would rather do just about anything other than get up and speak in front of a group. However, presentation skills are important and letting these feelings get in the way of speaking in public can hinder your career. Here is a step-by-step approach to help you cut down on your anxiety before a presentation, whether it’s in front of a small group or an audience of hundreds.
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Building Your Winning Team
February 8, 2012
Did you watch the Super Bowl this past weekend? Even if you aren’t a pro football fan, I’m sure you will agree that both the Patriots and Giants have definitely been successful at building a winning team with the help of good player selection.
NFL teams follow the players throughout their college careers to determine if their skills will be a good match for what the team needs. They make their draft decisions after observing the game performance of the athletes. The pros know whether they need a quarterback or a defensive end before the college draft begins.
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Posted by Cheryl Yearling
Don’t Fear the Performance Review!
January 16, 2012
We know we need to recruit the right people and train them well. Once these people are in place, we need a tool to help monitor performance, set development goals, determine who should be promoted, and how to compensate our people. Most companies turn to performance reviews to help manage all this.
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A Simple Thanks…Appreciate to Motivate
December 8, 2011
I’m often asked: “How can I motivate my people?” I get the impression some supervisors think this is a difficult thing to do or they feel there must be some secret to it they are unaware of. Some think it takes money. While a raise can definitely motivate people, it’s usually short-lived. There are many other simple things we can do each day to create an environment that will allow our people to motivate themselves. Here are a few tips.
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Be Ready, Be Safe
November 11, 2011
My community experienced an F4 tornado on November 10, 2002. Unfortunately there were two deaths in the community but there could have been many more. The local cinema was full of people out for a movie on a Sunday afternoon. Cinema employees moved everyone to the safest part of the building when the warning alarms were sounded.
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What’s Your Ergonomics IQ?
October 19, 2011
Ergonomics. No doubt you’ve heard this term used in your office environment. But what is ergonomics? There are many scientific definitions, but in its simplest terms, ergonomics is making a workplace comfortable and efficient for the worker. Why is ergonomics important in your organization?
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Why I Volunteer
October 3, 2011
Volunteering for a cause or organization that you believe in can be one of the most rewarding and fun things in life. My first volunteer “opportunity” came when an organization approached my boss looking for help. It wasn’t going to work for her to help so she asked me if I would be willing to give up a few lunch hours and join the group. I have trouble saying no, plus it sounded interesting so I agreed. The group was planning a brand new annual event involving many worthwhile organizations in the community. While I was only a small part of the event’s success, I’m proud to say that the event marked it’s 13th anniversary earlier this month.
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Train to Save Time and Money
September 12, 2011
You probably agree with the statement “Time is money.” Yet many times when it comes to our people we waste time AND money by shortchanging their training. A manager once said to me “We don’t have time to train!” I took this discussion as an opportunity to help the manager see that training our people is a critical investment we must make to SAVE time and money.
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