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November 13, 2015

Should You Promote Underperformers?

By: Maurice Gilbert, Managing Partner of Conselium Executive Search There’s an old adage: “Hire slowly and fire fast.” On its face, that statement makes sense, and it’s right up there with, “Marry in haste, repent in leisure.” But sometimes even the best advice needs to get turned on its head, according to…
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November 11, 2015

How to Make Your Code of Conduct More Engaging

By: Jimmy Lin The code of conduct is one of the single most important documents a company will produce. It outlines the organization’s principles and serves as a behavioral guideline for all employees. It’s meant to guide employees through ethical dilemmas and create a trusting image of the company. Despite…
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November 10, 2015

8 Tips for Positive Self-Talk to Spur Success

By: Grace Killelea Each of us has about 50,000 thoughts each day. Most are judgments. Many are negative. All are stories. Most of them are fiction. We find ourselves saying: “I’m never going to get that promotion.” “Money is not my strong suit.” “I’m so disorganized!” If we hear these…
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November 6, 2015

Retaining Top Talent

By: Maurice Gilbert, Managing Partner of Conselium Executive Search Because the cost of losing top talent is high, so is the incentive to retain your star performers. But when competitors are attempting to poach the best of your team, you may find yourself exploring options for keeping people on board -- from…
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November 4, 2015

Working in the Compliance Field – The Need for Practical Solutions

By: Michael Volkov This article was republished with permission from Michael Volkov’s blog, Corruption, Crime & Compliance. With the rise of the compliance professional, there is a real need for strong support as they design and implement new and innovative compliance programs. Compliance professionals are stretched thin – they have a…
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November 3, 2015

Asking for an Overdue Performance Review

By: Taunee Besson Q: I work for a large distribution company, troubleshooting lost or delayed shipments. When I started here 16 months ago, I was told that I would have a performance review and a raise after one year. To date, my boss hasn’t approached me about either. Frankly, I’m…
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October 30, 2015

7 Ways You’re Draining Your Employees’ Energy

By: Maurice Gilbert Do you hear that giant sucking noise? That’s the sound your precious energy makes as it leaves your body. Boring meeting? Suck, suck and suck. Interminable conference call? Suck. Droning co-workers? Suuuuuck. Energy suck happens to us – and around us – making workdays a drag and…
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October 27, 2015

Cracking the Confidence Code

By: Grace Killelea The recent best seller, The Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman is resonating with women all over the country, and for good reason. One of the greatest barriers for women is our reticence to raise our hands, ask for what we want and be noticed.…
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October 26, 2015

4 Faces of Leadership and the Importance of the Vision Thing

By: Rob-Jan de Jong Behavioral Strategist Explains How Any Leader Can Responsibly Boost Their Visionary Side  Whether it’s a presidential candidate, a corporate executive or an NFL coach, people admire a leader with vision. They like someone with a clear idea of where he or she is headed and who knows…
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October 23, 2015

7 Techniques for Enhanced Communication

By: Maurice Gilbert Can you recall a time recently when you had something important to say, but you didn’t feel heard? (Crickets, crickets…) Huh? Oh, sorry. I wasn’t listening. Kidding! But yes, that happens to all of us sometimes -- maybe to you more often than it should. We know you’ve…
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