service failures opportunities

Why Your Biggest Service Failures Become Your Greatest Opportunities (If You Handle Them Right)

I was recently let down by someone in my professional network—a service provider I had both used and recommended to others. It wasn’t because he does poor work. It wasn’t…

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Solving the Holiday Appreciation Problem: Without Breaking the Budget

The Problem It’s mid-December, and you’re facing a familiar leadership dilemma: how do you meaningfully thank your team during the holidays when your budget is tight—or nonexistent? You know employee…

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How Every Workplace Wins Exponentially: Labor Day Reflections on Teamwork, Problem-Solving, and the Triangular View

On Labor Day, as organizations across the country pause to honor employees, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what makes workplaces truly thrive—from the newest team member to the…

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From Complaints to Solutions: Elevating Leadership in the Face of Challenges

All organizations face challenges and problems. It’s an inherent aspect of business and growth. The primary role of leadership teams is not just to identify these issues but also to reduce…

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Five Steps to Create a Safe Place for Employee Feedback

If you’re seeking feedback, it’s essential to make the person giving it feel safe. Without that sense of safety, people may not be willing to provide honest feedback, and you…

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Simple Ways You Can Delight Your Customers, Employees, Networking Buddies, and Friends

How often do you ask questions and then really consider the answers? How are you? How is your family? What do you need NOW? How can I best support you?…

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Tackling Complex Problems with Vision

Tackling Complex Problems with Vision Harvard Business Review says, “Leadership is about taking risks and making decisions with imperfect information.” In today’s world of ever-changing technology and increasing complexity, leaders…

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Do You Need a Chief Calming Officer?

Are you frustrated with your employees, boss, board of directors, or even partner? Bixby is our newest team member. As the CCO (Chief Calming Officer), his job is to help…

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The Art of Leadership: Innovative Strategies for Problem-Solving

Problem-solving is an art form that every leader must master to be successful. The ability to think critically, devise creative solutions and make well-informed decisions are all key components of…

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Tired of Employee Complaints?

What do you do when your team constantly complains? Below is an excerpt from WINX with a suggestion you may like! “….., read on about a decision-maker who was frustrated…

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