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Nov 10
2 min

Productivity Series: Are You Zooming In or Zoning Out

Let's face it, 2020 needs to end sooner than later. Communicating via Zoom has been a life changer for the Corporate World, but it is qui...

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The Problem with "Rule-by-Committee" Leadership

Cathy Melton

Jan 23
2 min

The Problem with "Rule-by-Committee" Leadership

The problem with "Rule-by-Committee" Leadership, is that it rarely works. Imagine having 12 Captains taking the helm of a ship. Imagine ...

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Cathy Melton

Jan 21
2 min

What Would You Do?

Once a week, I will treat myself to a well deserved time of solitude to write in my journal. I will either go to a local coffee shop or t...

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Cathy Melton

Jan 14
3 min

Is Your Job Causing Burn Out?

Recognizing the early warning signs of burn out are often missed until it is too late. It begins with a gut sense of knowing something i...

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10 Identifying Traits of a Negative Culture

Cathy Melton

Jan 14
1 min

10 Identifying Traits of a Negative Culture

One of the most difficult things to do as a business owner, is to take a step back from the daily grind to view your company from differe...

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What Would You Do If You Were Not Afraid

Cathy Melton

Jan 3
2 min

What Would You Do If You Were Not Afraid

A very important question, don't you think? What would you do if you were not afraid? I sat down at my computer pondering this very quest...

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Cathy Melton

Dec 16, 2019
1 min

Bet On Talent, by Dee Ann Turner

When I heard Dee Ann Turner had written a book about creating a "remarkable culture", I instantly purchased a copy. (Sorry Kindle lovers...

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Do You have a Tolerant (Teachable) or Intolerant Mindset

Cathy Melton

Dec 9, 2019
2 min

Do You have a Tolerant (Teachable) or Intolerant Mindset

Being "teachable" requires the ability to have an open mind to new ideas. It also involves the ability to have empathy toward others. Th...

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How to Compete and WIN in a Patriarchy Environment

Cathy Melton

Dec 4, 2019
3 min

How to Compete and WIN in a Patriarchy Environment

Let's first define what a Patriarch Environment is. It's an environment that subscribes to male norms, between men held control in leade...

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Cathy Melton

Dec 2, 2019
2 min

You Said What? Why Presentations Fail.

Let's face it, we have all been there. You are conducting a meeting and your presentation goes south. Either the material was boring, th...

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Cathy Melton

Nov 27, 2019
1 min

Be Teachable. You're Not Always Right

Be Teachable; you're not always right. What does it mean? How many of us have developed the skill of listening? I mean, truly listening?...

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Cathy Melton

Nov 3, 2019
2 min

Top 5 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors

When conducting current state assessments on Corporate Culture, "red flags" (problems) are quickly identified through confidential employ...

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10 Secrets Your Employees Want You To Know

Cathy Melton

Oct 29, 2019
3 min

10 Secrets Your Employees Want You To Know

I have interviewed hundreds of employees while conducting current state assessments on Corporate Culture. I have narrowed down the Top 1...

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The First Question When Writing A Business Plan

Cathy Melton

Oct 12, 2019
2 min

The First Question When Writing A Business Plan

One of the most important elements of a Business Plan, is always missed and needs to be the first question answered BEFORE you begin to writ

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Do You Have a Successful Employee Onboarding Program?

Cathy Melton

Oct 4, 2019
1 min

Do You Have a Successful Employee Onboarding Program?

Employers are waiting longer to hire additional staff due to many reasons. Two of them are; 1) company is growing/expanding at a fast ra...

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Day # 12 Engaging & Retaining Employees Motivation, Strategic Plans and the Gate Keeper

Cathy Melton

Aug 28, 2019
2 min

Day # 12 Engaging & Retaining Employees Motivation, Strategic Plans and the Gate Keeper

The last strategy in our Engaging & Retaining Employees Series, is MOTIVATION and the Gate Keeper. Why is motivation a factor of success...

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Day # 11 Engaging and Retaining Employees Progress and Feedback

Cathy Melton

Aug 27, 2019
1 min

Day # 11 Engaging and Retaining Employees Progress and Feedback

The way you communicate will establish the tone within your organization. The "Old School Method" of communication, happens once a year w...

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Day #10 Engaging & Retaining Employees and Corporate Culture.

Cathy Melton

Aug 21, 2019
1 min

Day #10 Engaging & Retaining Employees and Corporate Culture.

What is the #1 ingredient in a successful organization? Positive Corporate Culture. What is Positive Corporate Culture? It encompasses ...

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Day#9 Engaging & Retaining Employees who are Committed to Quality Work

Cathy Melton

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Day#9 Engaging & Retaining Employees who are Committed to Quality Work

Quality standards are established at the Top and the commitment to quality standards must be required for everyone - NO EXCEPTIONS. The ...

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Day #8 Engaging & Retaining Employees Everyone is Important

Cathy Melton

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

Day #8 Engaging & Retaining Employees Everyone is Important

Working in a healthy environment should be the ultimate goal for all organizations. Gone are the days of iron fist/old school management ...

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