How LuLaRoe Used the Science of Persuasion to Transform the Retail Experience

This whitepaper provides an analysis of how the clothing company LuLaRoe has instilled Robert Cialdini’s powers of persuasion into its business model as well as how these same principles can be…

Preparing for the FLSA Overtime Rule Changes

Many Boys & Girls Club leaders around the nation are anxious and unsure of the changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding exempt workers. Much of this uncertainty stems from a lack of clear, concise information. Though all Clubs differ, common…

Shielding Your Employees

You know your employees work hard. You expect a lot from them, but you understand not everything on their desk is helping the company move forward. That request you received last week from your boss didn’t seem all that relevant, but it came from above so you assigned your best team…

How to Use Your Personal Style to Create a Lasting Impression

Seven seconds. This is how long you have to make your first impression. Given this short time frame, it can be extremely difficult to make a lasting first impression when working in a traditional business environment in a…

How to Attract and Retain Millennials and Baby Boomers in Six Feet of Retail Space

The way consumers are shopping is changing rapidly. There more options than ever for people to ‘shop’ for food; grocery stores, quick serve restaurants, fast-food and e-commerce. So what…

Level 5 Leadership

Who do you view as a great leader? Have you ever worked for a great leader? Do you have what it takes to become a great leader? In this presentation I will tell you what characteristics take a leader from good to great and tell you how you can make the jump to become a Level 5 Leader. We will…

Negotiation as Problem Solving

As working professionals, we all face situations in our personal and professional lives where negotiation skills are required. The thought of negotiation can be both stressful and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you break down a negotiation to the basic elements…

Employee Coaching

Employee coaching is really not a new business concept. Today’s organizations, however, are increasingly realizing the multitude of benefits of developing talent through coaching. An organization’s overall talent management strategy must entail coaching for overall organizational success, and this must be…

Implementing Agile in a Fragile World

“Agility is the ability to adapt and respond to change…Agile organizations view change as an opportunity, not a threat.” – Jim Highsmith

In today’s working environment, corporate strategy, product focus and competitive pressures are ever…

Team of Rivals Ted Talk

My presentation focuses on the concept of a Team of Rivals. I got the idea from the book, Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. I loved the concept and wanted to explore it further with other real-world examples. For the presentation, my real-world examples include Abraham Lincoln…

Life Balance — Is There Such A Thing?

Do you struggle with life balance or work-life balance? Is there such a thing? You may find this “Ted Talk” beneficial if you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with finding a work-life system that works well for you.

Change Management — Consider The Employee

Businesses and industries are transforming at an increasingly rapid pace and need to manage these transformations effectively in order to stay competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving world. Employee resistance is one of the key reasons that change…

What are you Passionate About? The True Source of Motivation

This TED talk will discuss how one’s own passions are the true source of the driving motivators in their work and life. It discussions the passions behind one’s “Perfect Day” and asks the audience to think about what…

Bodybuilding for the Workplace

The seven habits of bodybuilding in the workplace illustrates how developing habits of a bodybuilder can transition to getting what you want at work. The seven habits of bodybuilding are goal setting, planning, being consistent, efficiency, patience, being healthy, and being…

Racing For Charity

Are you looking for a way to better yourself while also improving the lives of others? If so, I have the solution for you. Racing for a cause has become a very popular way for charities to raise money for their programs. With the growing number of races and the emphasis on physical fitness this…

Reduce Risk Know Your Customer

The following white paper talks about the risks in lending and how you as a banker can mitagate those risks by getting to know the customer. The article introduces six processes of getting to know your customer. They are

• Know how the company operates