Welcome back to our two-part series about training employees by personality type. Inpart 1, we identified four personality types – the Driver, the Analytical, the Expressive and the Amiable – probing their mindset, communication style, strengths and weaknesses. In this post, we’ll dive into some specific do’s and don’ts for training each personality type. Ultimately, […]

Every business owner wants employees perfectly trained to be selling machines. But it’s not just a dream. In fact, it’s easier than you think to make a part of your reality. The truth is, all of us can sell. (Yes, even you.) And even though selling comes a bit more naturally to some, identifying your […]

The numbers don’t lie. Your chances of making a great hire is only about 50%. In an effort to push that number a bit higher, we’ve assembled seven great tips to help you identify the best possible candidates so you can hire the best possible employees.   1. Hire an outsider. This may seem to […]

Engaged employees are productive employees, but a recent Gallup poll shows 7 in 10 U.S. workers label themselves as “disengaged” or “actively disengaged” with their work. The result? Gallup estimates the U.S. economy loses nearly $370 billion each year due to employee disengagement. Gamification — using game mechanics and reward structure to motivate employees — can […]