Managing the Multi-Gens
Carolina Business Coach
by Brenda Reuter
7M ago
One of the biggest trends today reflects the overall aging of the U.S. workforce: By 2022, 31% of those ages 65 to 74 will still be working, an 11% increase over the last decade. Over the past decade, Fortune 500 CEOs ages 65 to 69 nearly doubled, those ages 70 to 74 increased by 44%, and the average Fortune 500 CEO age has inched up to 58 from 56 Here are some quick tips and thoughts from the Census, Pew Research and demographers Neil Howe and William Strauss. The "Greatest Generation" (or GI Generation) Born in 1924 or earlier. Tom Brokaw coined the term the "Greatest Generation" as a tri ..read more
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Diversity: Why now? Why our organization?
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by Brenda Reuter
7M ago
Diversity is a tapestry that can be leveraged to create friendships, business relationships, and positive customer experiences. We are all different, even if we look the same. Diversity however, is analogous to an iceberg. We see part of the individual above the water, their gender, race, ethnicity, then underneath there is an intersectionality of culture, socio-economics, geography, faith, sexual preference, and an amazing number of variables that make us who we are. This whole self is who we bring to work, share with family, and how we interact with friends. In the recent weeks, we have seen ..read more
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What’s new with resumes?
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by Debbie Sherrie
7M ago
What’s new with resumes? What makes a modern format? Here are a few tips: Resumes have changed a lot since Leonardo da Vinci handwrote the first official resume 500+ years ago. They’ve been typed, printed, faxed, emailed and posted online. Today, there are video resumes, infographic resumes and social resumes like those on LinkedIn, with more visuals and multimedia presentations. Some people believe your online profile—a combination of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram posts, and personal web sites—will take the place of traditional resumes. But don’t abandon your resume just yet! Most c ..read more
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Always Seek Knowledge
Carolina Business Coach
by Harvey Smith
7M ago
It’s one of life’s greatest lessons:  ASK.  (Always Seek Knowledge) Why are people reluctant to ask for help? When we need tax information, we ask an accountant.  When we want to travel, we might ask a travel agent.  The list goes on and on about those we don’t hesitate to ask—but when it comes to our professional questions, we aren’t as comfortable. According to learning and development specialist Lorie Corcurera, those of us who were encouraged to be independent see asking for help as a negative.  In her article, “Five reasons why you should ask for help at wor ..read more
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5 Steps to Priming our Conversations with Trust
Carolina Business Coach
by Harvey Smith
7M ago
Did you know that….[1] 55% of CEO’s think that a lack of trust is a threat to their organization’s growth. The ‘trust” or “feel good” hormone is called Oxytocin. High stress is an oxytocin inhibitor, and releases cortisol, the “fight or flight” hormone. People at ‘high-trust’ companies report 74% less stress, 100% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 75% more engagement, 40% less burnout, 29% more satisfaction with their lives 5 million manager-led teams in 195 countries found that workforce engagement improved when supervisors had some form of daily communicatio ..read more
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Building your Conversational Intelligence
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by Harvey Smith
7M ago
Who’s the boss of your conversations:  your brain or your mouth? When others see things differently, are your responses productive or destructive? Over the last year, Carolina Business Coach has become certified in Conversational Intelligence. This program, taught by author, coach and organizational anthropologist Judith Glaser, is based on the connection between our brains and our conversations, whether positive or negative. An understanding of this knowledge can now be used to help us: Become more powerful conversationalists/communicators Help us build trust in the workplace In Judit ..read more
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Leading by Example
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by Harvey Smith
7M ago
AUDREY AVERILL Director of Operations Audrey Averill found herself as a “very young manager without a lot of experience”.  When her company’s CEO offered her a coaching opportunity with Carolina Business Coach to work on her Executive Leadership skills, Audrey was eager to learn. Six years later, as the Director of Operations of the organization’s Charlotte and Greensboro offices, this confident professional is: Leading by Example “Back then, I was very good at doing the day-to-day tasks of my job; tasks are comfortable.  On the other hand, getting to know my staff wasn’t n ..read more
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8 Ways to Win at Leadership
Carolina Business Coach
by Harvey Smith
7M ago
We've created our own list of leadership qualities based on our experience with leaders over the last 15 years: 1.  Ask others for help.  Think of ASK as an acronym:  Always Seek to Know more.  In other words, you don't have to know all the answers.  No one expects you to know it all. (and who likes a know-it-all anyway?)  Other people have been put on the planet to help; and all you have to do is ask.  Trying to be all things to all people is an overwhelming responsibility, when so many others are willing to share their expertise. 2.  Invite people i ..read more
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Client Coaching Success Story: George and Desirae Remensnyder
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by Harvey Smith
7M ago
Company: GFR, Inc. www.GFRCabinets.com Coaching ROI:  Sales from last year up 50%.  Overall profit up over 300% It started with George Remensnyder's passion for wood. A third generation artisan, George worked out of his garage when he started his company eight years ago. When he outgrew the space, he purchased land, built a shop, and sought out other talented artisans to help him fill custom wood orders. George's wife Desirae left her teaching job to assist him in running the business. Despite George and Desirae's best efforts, they seemed to be living the E-Myth: "We were ..read more
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Client Success Story: Ross Clark
Carolina Business Coach
by Harvey Smith
7M ago
What a can a Senior Executive who's been with the same company for 23 years possibly learn from business coaching?   Read on to find out... For Ross Clark, success isn't about staying the same; it's about being on top of your game! Imagine growing up in a mining supply town 250 miles north of Toronto.  While it may sound a bit remote, life in the Clark home was anything but dull. Ross Clark was one of 9 siblings, and describes life in his large family as "competitive", especially at the dinner table.  "It was survival of the fastest and loude ..read more
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