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How Much Is Enough for What You Do? The Hygiene Wage Surge and Its Ripple Effect
I’ve been in the dental industry for about eight years. I’ve witnessed plenty of change in that time—but nothing as disruptive, or as...
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Apr 73 min read
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Staying Relevant in a Changing Job Market
She walked into the interview with a calm and collected presence, but behind her eyes, I could see she was carrying the weight of a...
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Apr 13 min read
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The Role of Ownership in Lasting Change
Culture change in a business doesn’t happen just because new systems are put in place. A job assignment board might seem like the...
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Mar 63 min read
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From Meetings to Momentum
Facilitating an all-team meeting is always an opportunity to reset, refocus, and move forward together. Recently, I organized a two-day...
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Feb 122 min read
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Are my efforts worth it?
Hiring in today’s job market feels like an uphill battle. After more than eight weeks of focused effort, I successfully hired five...
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Feb 33 min read
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Dynamic World of Hiring Manager and Candidates
The job hunt, from a candidate’s perspective, often feels like navigating a maze of endless applications, impersonal email updates, and...
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Jan 133 min read
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Insights from 2024 and the Road Ahead
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the lessons explored this year. From leadership and communication to...
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Dec 30, 20243 min read
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The Long Game in Hiring: Why Patience Pays Off
Depending on the unemployment rates and the industry you work in, the process of filling open positions can range from difficult to...
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Dec 23, 20244 min read
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From Grandpa’s Kitchen to the Office Table
A family favorite growing up for me was my Grandpa Dale's famous "hot eggs." His small kitchen would come alive with the aromas of...
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Dec 9, 20243 min read
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How to Separate When Things Are Not a Good Fit
It goes without saying that proper screening and hiring processes are your best defense against unwanted turnover. Coming from a...
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Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Building Loyalty Through Tailored Service
In a world where consumers have more options than ever, small businesses often find themselves competing with larger, well-resourced...
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Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Navigating Wage Ranges in a Competitive Job Market: Structuring Compensation for Success
When determining wage ranges for hourly positions, the process today is significantly more challenging than it was just a few years ago....
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Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Command and Control: Calm Amongst Chaos
There’s an undeniable excitement that comes with stepping into a new operational battlefield, whether it’s retail, healthcare, or another...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
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When Everyone is in Charge, No One is in Charge. When No One is in Charge, Everyone is in Charge.
One of the most frustrating dynamics I’ve seen in businesses, especially in small operations or those with flat leadership structures, is...
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Oct 28, 20244 min read
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Bridging the Generational Gap: Uniting Wisdom and Innovation
Generational Divides or Generational Unites Generational divides are nothing new, yet they seem to have gained more attention as the...
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Oct 21, 20243 min read
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The Art of Progress: Why There's No Magic Pill in Business
Embracing the Ongoing Journey of Business We’ve all heard or even made statements like: "If I had this one thing, everything would be...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Improved Oversight Without a Heavy Hand or Micromanaging
In the world of business, particularly when managing newly formed teams or growing organizations, effective oversight is essential to...
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Oct 7, 20245 min read
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Flipping the Script: How Empathy and Authenticity Can Transform the Interview Process
Interviewing: Who Chooses Whom? And How We Can Do It Better As someone who has conducted hundreds of interviews over the course of my...
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Sep 30, 20245 min read
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Balancing Cost Efficiency with Operational Excellence
In business, two concepts often find themselves at odds: cost efficiency and operational excellence. Leaders may feel forced to choose...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
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The Power of Listening in Leadership
In leadership roles, there's often a natural tendency to talk more than listen. Whether it's disseminating information, guiding a team’s...
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Sep 16, 20242 min read
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