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Author Archives: energyguyoly
Have You Been Using Evernote…But Not to Its Full Potential?
Have you been using Evernote…but not at all to its full capability? Evernote is capable of so much more than simply holding notes you type. This article from LifeHacker is full of great tips for getting so much more out … Continue reading
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Two World Class Speakers to Address Vistage Members and Guests
June 5, 2013 Vistage Arizona All Member Meeting in Phoenix On June 5 close to 250 Vistage members and guests will gather in Phoenix for our annual All State Meeting. If you are lucky enough to be a Vistage member … Continue reading
Build Your Bench Strength Without Breaking the Bank
Kirk Kramer writes in the HBR Blog: Many social enterprises start small and grow fast. This puts a premium on the need to develop, or recruit, talented people who can take on evolving roles and responsibilities. Yet planning for future … Continue reading
Vistage Members Report Continued Slowdown in Economic Growth
More than 1600 Vistage members surveyed in the Q4 Vistage CEO Confidence Index reported a continued slowdown in the pace of economic growth and anticipated overall economic conditions would remain subdued in the first half of 2013. On the other … Continue reading
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Social Media Ideas for Business
In December, Vistage International speaker and social media expert Dave Nelsen addressed our two Vistage Tucson CEO groups. Dave’s task–introduce the CEO to the plethora of social media channels out there so he or she can make the right social … Continue reading
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Are Your Employee Evaluations Worth the Time and Paper It Takes to Do Them?
According to Denis Wilson, writing in Fast Company, annual evaluations “build up pressure and make feedback sessions feel like indictments. And most importantly, they do little to alter behavior and improve performance and productivity, which should be your goal.” If … Continue reading
Can You Be a Control Freak AND Delegate Successfully?
Yes, according to Matthew Sawyers writing for Inc. According to Sawyers: The first premise you must recognize is that everything can be delegated. If you think you are the only person who can perform a specific task your issue is … Continue reading
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One Out of Every Two Managers is Terrible at Accountability
One out of every two managers is terrible at accountability according to studies cited by the Harvard Business Review. That’s one reason that CEO’s, business owners and senior executive join Vistage International. HBR explores “Free Ridership” wherein team members who don’t … Continue reading
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Consider Emotional Intelligence Before Making That Next Hire
According to Beth Miller writing in the Executive Street Blog , … there is more than one type of intelligence, and one being considered more and more is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, encompasses more than a person’s feelings, … Continue reading
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Is Your Company Growing Too Fast?
When business picks up particularly after challenging periods like our recent recession, it’s easy to overlook basic financials. It’s even easier to overlook less obvious financials like the Sustainable Growth Rate. The SGR calculates the rate of growth your business … Continue reading
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