Stewart Leadership Insights Blog (4)

Employee Retention: Use the First 90 Days to Keep Your Best New Talent

By Nolan Godfrey

November 15, 2022

Talent Development, Onboarding, Retention

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As 2022 winds down, the US labor market remains tight, and competition for talented people is still fierce. In this market, employers must continually make the case that they are a better place to work than their competitors to keep their best new...

How to Identify and Develop a Core Process

By Peter Stewart

November 14, 2022

Leadership, Create Purpose, Strategic Planning

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In the busy rush of daily business, it can sometimes be easy to lose focus on what your organization is really about. New revenue streams, exciting industry developments, or internal shuffling can distract from the central purpose of your business....

7 Steps for a Difficult Remote Conversation

By Daniel Stewart

November 10, 2022

Remote Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management

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Remote work has been growing steadily for some time, but in our post-pandemic world, there’s no longer any doubt that some degree of remote work will continue for the foreseeable future. While there are many advantages to remote and hybrid work,...

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

By Erin Ellis

November 03, 2022

Employee Wellness, Productivity, Energy Management

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Over the past several years, there has been a burst of enthusiasm for productivity “hacks.” From books about the psychology of habits to apps that help manage your time to old-school productivity methods like to-do lists, analog clocks, and paper...

What is Cultural Alignment?

By Daniel Stewart

November 01, 2022

Culture, Connection, Alignment

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Every group has a culture of some sort. Families, communities, affinity groups—anywhere people gather for any length of time and purpose; culture will form. The workplace is no different, and everyone benefits when employees align with company...

4 Vital Considerations for Your Team Charter

By Peter Stewart

October 27, 2022

Team Development, Team Building, Create Purpose

A group of professionals at a presentation with their hands raised

Forming a new team can be an exciting endeavor. With the creative energy that comes from starting something new, team members may be tempted to dive straight into the work. But before the work begins, new teams should take some time to create a...

5 Stories that Motivate Change

By Kristin Derwinski

October 25, 2022

Leadership, Influence, Storytelling

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Stories are one of the most powerful communication tools humans have developed. From the earliest days of human civilization, stories, myths, and legends have served to educate, inform, connect, inspire, and persuade.

10 Tips to Maximize Your Impact in Your First 90 Days

By Daniel Stewart

October 20, 2022

Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationships

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You’ve just started a brand-new position—congratulations! Whether you accepted a promotion or moved to a new company, you will want to maximize your impact during your first few months of work. Here are ten ways to successfully launch into your...