U.S. Air Force Col. Derek B. Routt, Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey National Guard, recently met at Stockton University in Atlantic City with local business and community leaders at a forum presented by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of...
The success of a small business hinges on having a cohesive team that shares their company’s vision and values. Seven strategies are outlined to help align the team with the company’s vision and values: communication, lead by example, setting expectations,...
Perfectionism can be a hindrance to workplace productivity, as employees who focus too much on making things perfect waste time and miss deadlines. The pursuit of perfection is driven by a fear of failure and can lead to negative personal consequences such as stress,...
Leaders who mask their lack of knowledge with jargon and buzzwords can diminish trustworthiness and discourage critical thinking. “I don’t know” is a sign of strength, not weakness, as it offers an opportunity to foster team unity and extend...
• According to Benjamin Laker, professor at Henley Business School, organizations that lead with gratitude foster a sense of reciprocity – mutual recognition that promotes a continuous cycle of goodwill and strengthens team cohesion. • Studies show that...
• Employees need meaningful connections in the workplace, and social time with co-workers can be a powerful office perk. • 85%, 84%, 74%, and 73% of employees indicated that they would return to their offices if they could rebuild team bonds, socialize with coworkers,...
