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Tag: employee engagement

  • We’ve Gotten Very Good at Naming Issues…

    …but often at the expense of solving them. In the modern workplace, the vocabulary of problems has become almost as sophisticated as the work itself. We can diagnose almost anything now. Entire conferences are built around these phrases. Articles circulate. Panels debate them. Leaders repeat them in town halls. And yet, inside many organizations, the…

    Giselle

    March 18, 2026
    👥 Leadership
    burnout, disengagement, employee engagement, impostor syndrome, quiet quitting, toxic culture
  • Why Do Most Businesses Struggle with Talent Alignment?

    Most businesses hire for skills but fail to align talent with motivated abilities—the unique way individuals are naturally driven to act. The result? A workforce that’s technically competent but not fully engaged, energized, or performing at their highest level. This is why so many companies struggle with: To solve this, businesses must move beyond basic…

    Giselle

    March 2, 2025
    Alignment, ⚙️ Business Alignment in Action, 🔄 Client Growth Systems (Attraction → Revenue → Retention → Referral), 🧠 Zone of Genius, 🧭 Vision
    business efficiency, business growth, business strategy, business success, client attraction, employee engagement, leadership development, marketing strategy, motivated abilities, revenue growth, Strategic Business Alignment Talent Alignment Motivated Abilities Zone of Genius Business Growth Employee Engagement Workforce Productivity Business Strategy Client Attraction Marketing Strategy Reven, sustainable growth, Talent Alignment, talent development, team optimization, vision alignment, Workforce productivity, Zone of Genius
  • Business Owners: Forget About Gaining and Keeping Loyal Employees

    Which business owner doesn’t have a loyal employee? “Do you see so and so” they say…”he has been with me since before Christ. I can depend on him no matter what.” This person enjoys certain perks as a result of his devotion. The Boss enjoys having him around and he seems to enjoy his job.…

    Giselle

    January 8, 2015
    Alignment
    brand, customer experience, employee engagement, Gegg Lederman, loyalty, Martin Zwilling, outbehave competitors, positioning, training
  • The Wonders of Planning and Preparation and How it Affects Performance

    Starting with your own. We’ve just celebrated Mother’s Day – a day many businesses look forward to as they offer gift ideas and services suitable for Mom. Marketing gurus usually advise that business owners need to look at any upcoming year in advance and PLAN in particular for celebrated days such as Mother’s Day and…

    Giselle

    May 25, 2014
    Alignment
    accountability, avoid the smart talk trap, employee engagement, failing to implement, lack of planning, planning, strategizing, take action, what you know versus what you do
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