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Give More Vacation Time to Increase Productivity

Somewhere along the line, not taking vacation time turned into a badge of honor. This is evident in all workers, but especially in COOs, CEOs, or even lower-level employees. At dinner parties, people brag about how much time they’ve banked up in vacation days,...

Why Business Leaders Should Use Search Firms

It takes time to hire new employees, time that a lot of business leaders don’t have. As a business leader, your time is valuable and hiring takes a lot of it. Are you spending hours sorting through hundreds of cover letters, applications, and resumes every...

Vivid Vision® – Get Into Your Discomfort Zone

Every business leader wants an impressive, inspired Vivid Vision® for their company, but how do they get there? You might not want to hear it, but to find that kind of inspiration you need to break from your comfort zone. This means your location, too. How do you...

The Importance of Pride vs. Modesty for COOs

When a COO envisions their future and the future of their company as a whole they often downplay their potential success. This is to avoid the chance of coming off as conceited or pompous and to maintain a sense of modesty. You don’t always need to downplay your...

Body Language Mistakes Business Leaders Make

Body language, both good and bad, is very important for all business leaders to understand and utilize. When you cultivate good body language you create a more welcoming work environment with happier employees. It doesn’t matter if you’re a COO, a CEO, or...