Simple Ways to Generate Positive Energy in Your Organization

Here are a few facts about energy in the workplace: All people, objects and spaces have energy. That energy can be shared, increased or drained. For people, energy naturally flows toward meaningful action – and can be increased through focused, fulfilling work. Leaders have a huge impact on others’ energy. They can ignite and fuel…

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Leadership or Forwardship: Which Does Your Business Need?

Every once in a while, we come across a concept so revolutionary, we feel compelled to share it. Today is one of those days. A team member here at Exact Staff recently shared an intriguing article on the concept of “forwardship.” (If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry – it’s a new idea!) Okay,…

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Eliminate These Stress-Inducing Habits

When you feel uptight or anxious, sometimes there’s a clear culprit – like that traffic jam that’s making you late, or those three cups of coffee you just chugged. Other times, the reasons may not be so obvious. Could Your Daily Routine to Blame? Seemingly innocuous habits, like the ones listed below, can heighten your…

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Three Important Things Great Leaders Do Every Day

At Exact Staff, we’re continually searching for ways to improve the effectiveness of our organization’s leaders. And when we find great new ideas, we share them here! Over the years, we’ve written dozens of posts to help you grow as a leader by: Making better decisions Building high-performing teams Becoming more inspirational In today’s leadership…

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Productive Mornings Start with Great Nighttime Rituals

Ever have one of those mornings when you’re feeling positive, full of energy, focused and ready to tackle whatever work throws your way? We think you need more of those. Sure, it helps to have a solid morning routine. But if you want to make dramatic improvements in your happiness and productivity in the a.m.,…

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The Right Words: Language that Inspires Courage in Employees

Words are incredibly powerful. Whether spoken or written, the language you use when communicating with your employees can hearten or discourage; convince or dissuade; inspire or depress. As a leader, you must choose your words with care and intention. While your actions undoubtedly speak volumes, what you say and write communicates how you feel about…

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Strategies of Uncommon Wisdom Fuel Top Performance

Leading a team to consistently perform at its peak is a common goal for managers – and a common theme to posts you’ll find on our blog. We’ve written about the topic frequently over the past year or so, sharing great advice from a variety of sources. Here are a few of our favorite installments:…

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Things That Make Great Leaders Unforgettable

Think back over your career to this point. What boss or manager made the biggest impact on you – and why? Maybe they were an amazing coach. Perhaps they brought out great qualities in you that you didn’t realize you had. And maybe you just found them to be incredibly inspirational. Regardless of the specific…

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Great Leadership Starts with Listening Skills

As a leader, what happens when you develop better listening skills? Your employees become more motivated, engaged and productive. You retain more information and make fewer mistakes. You foster mutual trust with your team. You develop 6-pack abs. Okay; maybe not that last answer – but you get where today’s post is going, right? Strong…

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Great Leadership Starts with Listening Skills

As a leader, what happens when you develop better listening skills? Your employees become more motivated, engaged and productive. You retain more information and make fewer mistakes. You foster mutual trust with your team. You develop 6-pack abs. Okay; maybe not that last answer – but you get where today’s post is going, right? Strong…

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