Have you ever had an experience where a team member is unwilling to admit mistakes? Or refuses to ask for help, or (gasp) to acknowledge that perhaps other team members are better at something than they are? Or even worse, the team member that is more concerned with looking out for themself than being a […]
As discussed in my earlier blog on the topic, a high-performing team is a powerful thing. A cohesive team can accomplish what no one person could achieve on their own, in less time, and with better results. Building an environment where cohesive teams are the norm reduces stress and dissatisfaction, improves retention, and provides a […]
We’ve just wrapped up a 5½ year project where our role was to build a cohesive team, structure, and strategy to accomplish a specific goal, starting pretty much from scratch. Many times during the final months of the project, the team was referred to as a well-oiled machine. Was the team perfect? Absolutely not. Were […]
Collective Impact: bringing people together in a structured way to achieve a common goal. Those of you familiar with our work know we are big believers in the collective impact model. The collective impact framework is an effective tool not only for nonprofits; it can successfully be applied to work teams, business networks, associations, and […]
Let’s break it down For our small business friends – are you as overwhelmed as we are when it comes to knowing which COVID-19 emergency assistance loans and grant opportunities for small businesses are worth your time and effort? And, how can you easily keep track of what you’ve applied for and what costs each […]
Dear Friends, As we enter another month of COVID-19 self-isolation, I want to let you know that you are in our hearts and minds as we navigate this unprecedented and stressful time for which there is no playbook. I want you to know we are here for you. Right now, Impact Strategies Inc. mission is […]
All good leaders and business owners have an ear to the ground and are constantly listening for what drives, motivates, and engages the people important to the line of work they are in. While nothing beats sitting down over a cup of coffee and having a one on one conversation with a valued employee, customer, […]
It’s officially football season. Yippee! Ok – maybe not so much for those of us that are not into football. However, we can learn a lot from a good football game. Imagine a football coach going into a game without a game plan, not a good idea, right? Why would it be different for any […]
A couple of clients have recently asked if social media marketing (SMM) is worth their investment. Should they invest resources into SMM when they have so many other competing demands on their budget? It’s a great question, and I was happy to share my thoughts on the subject. The short answer is, yes. In a […]
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