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Management Principle: Vicious Compliance

By Dean Harbry - Internal Innovations ⋅ December 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Today’s business environment is so challenging that we must fully employ the resources at our disposal. We underutilize our staff when we fail to delegate or tap into their thinking and judgment.

Management Principle: Compassion

By Dean Harbry - Internal Innovations ⋅ December 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Many people spend more time with business associates than they do their families–all the more reason to address the culture and climate of the workplace.

How May WE Help You?

By Peggy Mengel ⋅ November 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

We are all part of teams. We find them in sports, business, and even our personal relationships. Different talents and skills combined together gives you synergy so you accomplish more as a team than you can as an individual. Is it time to take the team concept to the next level?

The Most Common Mistake Advisors Make

By Hugh Massie ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

What is the most common mistake that Advisors make? Hugh Massie discusses what he believes is the most common mistake of Advisors – and how this mistake can lead to loss of time, energy, strained relationships and even litigation.

Managing Perceptions to Build Relationships

By Hugh Massie ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

When it comes to building meaningful and successful relationships with your family, friends, colleagues and clients, effective communication is foundational. The quality of your relationship with any person has a direct impact on the quality of decisions that get made. When the communication is poor, people start making decisions around each other because [...]

The Anchored Implementer

By Hugh Massie ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Naturally consistent and experience-driven people will be “Anchored Implementers” who are able to focus on a plan but may overvalue proven strategies.

The Risk-Taking Optimist

By Hugh Massie ⋅ September 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Naturally daring and courageous people will be “Risk Taking Optimists” who are prepared to take opportunities but may take unnecessary risks at times.

Know Your Client

By Malcolm ⋅ August 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In our conversations with service providers we regularly ask our clients: “How well do you know your clients?” On many occasions the typical response is “I know my clients pretty well– they’ve been with us for ‘x’ years”. In our experience that retort is not always the response of the service provider’s clients.
The rules are [...]

A Process for Building Your Quality Life

By Hugh Massie ⋅ August 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Currently, there is an increasing trend toward people searching to find greater meaning in their lives. Gradually, more and more people are having the courage to do it and not just talk about it. But it can be difficult to understand the steps that need to be taken to find more meaning without a plan, and understanding where you are ‘now’ and what needs to be done to reach your quality life goals.

The Team Adapts to Different Communication Styles

By Hugh Massie ⋅ August 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This post is part 7 of our 8 part series on increasing Client Engagement from our Client Relationship Performance in the New Behavioral Economy White Paper. The insights will demonstrate in practical terms how to apply predictive behavioral insights to tailor client communication [...]

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