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Time

Treat "Time Capital" with the same seriousness as financial capital. One approach is to cut back on the seemingly endless rounds of meetings and conference calls. This serves the dual purpose of increasing efficiency and creating a calmer, more relaxed environment where employees can actually think.

Trust

Secrecy is the enemy of trust.

Continous Improvement

Don't be so hard on yourself. All you can really ask of yourself is to get a little bit better each day.

Conformity

75% of survey takers say that new ideas in their organization are met with indifference, skepticism, or outright resistance. This is a deeply worrying finding given that new ideas are the lifeblood of every organization.

Employee Engagement

71% of employees feel managers do not spend enough time explaining company goals. This disconnect between manager and employee is corroborated by Gallup, whose research indicates that managers account for up to a 70% of variance in employee engagement. 

Self-limitations

When we put ourselves in a box marked "That's not me," we ensure that we'll never get out of it.

Simplify

Simplification may be one of the most important and underutilized tools in an organization's arsenal. Simplify both the work environment and the work itself. Take steps to streamline work, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens, and simplify complex processes. 

Take Control

Waiting for the world to give you what you think you're owed isn't a productive life strategy. 

Knowing Your Employees

Why do social media sites like LinkedIn appear to know more about employees than than their own companies do?

Employee Engagement

According to Gallup, only 30% of employee are engaged in their work. And with research indicating that it is the engaged employees who are likely to be the innovators, driving growth and revenue for their companies, it becomes painfully obvious that a lack of engagement is costing businesses serious money.