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  • Daily Actions to Create WOWs for Your People

    Daily Actions to Create WOWs for Your People
    2018/08/07
    In this final episode of Leadership & Life, Sandy discusses the daily application of the WOWplace Rules and their importance in consistently creating WOW experiences for your people. She also offers even more insights into how you can involve and engage every member of your team, while offering cautions against flattening the organization so much that they are stripped of their power to make decisions and get things done. Sand also offers one final Leadership Self-Assessment tool called Leadership Bingo! that is fun and informative while providing daily reminders of the actions, behaviors and mindsets that help you truly turn your workplace into a WOWplace!
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    57 分
  • Storytelling: The Incredible Leadership and Communication Tool

    Storytelling: The Incredible Leadership and Communication Tool
    2018/07/17
    Storytelling is one of the most effective and impactful methods of communicating, as well as effectively leading and engaging others. In fact, it's gaining traction in the business world as it galvanizes teams, inspires others to action and humanizes organizational leaders so they can connect with their teams. People don't connect with facts and figures, nor do they respond to lectures alone. But when storytelling is added to the mix, it shows others how to apply lessons and concepts to their work. Join Sandy as she shares stories and examples of how you can use storytelling, not only in your business life, but in your personal life, to create WOW results for yourself and everyone around you.
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    55 分
  • Communication is Key!

    Communication is Key!
    2018/07/10
    As a leader, you can't shy away from difficult conversations, or be unclear in your communications. Whether giving feedback, communicating expectations or offering advice and coaching, following a few important guidelines can help you be more effective and make others more receptive to your message. Join Sandy Geroux as she offers guidelines, tips and examples to help you ensure your communications are clear, concise and complete... and most of all, actionable on the part of your people who are tasked with carrying out your objectives.
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    56 分
  • WOWplace Rule 5: A WOWplace is REWARDING

    WOWplace Rule 5: A WOWplace is REWARDING
    2018/07/03
    Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. In a competitive employment environment where it's tough enough just to hire great people, retaining them is critical to maintaining productivity, profits and a competitive advantage. Join Sandy Geroux as she shares research on organizational justice and its impact on perceptions of fair treatment and trust in the workplace. She will also share best practices, great tips and innovative ideas when it comes to rewarding top employees and encouraging them to contribute, engage and most importantly, stay.
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    55 分
  • Interview with 'Dream Maker' Jim Johnson

    Interview with 'Dream Maker' Jim Johnson
    2018/06/26
    In this episode, Jim Johnson, Founder and President of Bike Tours Direct (and one of the most innovative and creative people I know) shares his experiences of re-inventing himself, creating a highly successful online travel business and finding new ways to engage and WOW both his clients and his employees. He is also one of the most funny and FUN individuals you'll ever meet. His quick wit and sense of humor come through in his daily life and it's no wonder that his employees look for ways to stay with him and his company, even when they plan to move out of the area where his office is located. And Jim wants to retain them, looking for innovative ways to keep the team engaged and the culture intact, while being flexible enough to let them live the lifestyle they choose. You will not want to miss this enlightening, informative and engaging interview!
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    53 分
  • WOWplace Rule 4: A WOWplace is INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE and FUN!

    WOWplace Rule 4: A WOWplace is INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE and FUN!
    2018/06/19
    Comfortable Enough can be a very dangerous place to live. In this episode, Sandy Geroux explores the impact of allowing excuses to justify mediocrity and stagnation in business. Getting people to contribute ideas, offer suggestions and brainstorm through tough challenges is critical; so is a leader's ability to take input from his/her people. Join us as Sandy shares several templates for brainstorming, scientific methods for creating what-if scenarios, and tools for finding ways to not only create breakthrough success, but also find the humor in any situation so everyone has fun while doing it!
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    55 分
  • Interview with Judy Coker: Personifying Human Leadership

    Interview with Judy Coker: Personifying Human Leadership
    2018/06/12
    In this episode, Sandy interviews Judy Coker, an exceptional leader from Progressive Roofing in Phoenix, Arizona. Judy has held many leadership positions, and her philosophy on leading others is that it is her duty to guide and coach them to see beyond what they see in themselves. It is this exceptional attitude of caring and concern for others, due to her personal experience being guided to push beyond her own boundaries that makes Judy a well-respected and highly-praised leader. Join us as Judy shares how she recognizes and brings out the best in others, helps them reach beyond their own limitations and beliefs, and helps them build their confidence to seek new opportunities and accomplishments.
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    54 分
  • WOWplace Rule Number 3: A WOWplace is HUMAN... not HUMANOID

    WOWplace Rule Number 3: A WOWplace is HUMAN... not HUMANOID
    2018/06/05
    In this episode, Sandy takes a look at how human leaders who focus on their associates, coach them and pay attention to them as people first and employees second experience much more success than those who subscribe to the outdated notion that there is no room for emotion in the workplace. She also discusses the fact that although we certainly have specific Job Duties for each position, we also have Human Duties that accompany every job we do. Join Sandy and find out how humanity, compassion, coaching and caring can turn any workplace into a WOWplace!
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    55 分