Culture Building like a PRO

Many employees have ideas that they want to present to their boss but don’t know how to do so in the best way. Your ideas are valuable and deserve to be considered fairly. This episode gives you 5 important steps that will help your boss consider your ideas and not brush them off.

1.Do your research: This should be both internal research (trends, metrics, surveys, etc.) and external research (industry trends, competitors, etc.). Make sure that there’s a need for the idea you’re suggesting and have research to support it.
2.Take initiative: You don’t have to wait for your manager or someone else to voice that there’s a need for something. If you notice a need or a problem, take initiative and determine whether your idea would be a good and effective solution for it.
3.Test your idea: Always validate your idea by testing it in the best way possible. You want to ensure the solution will indeed work before presenting it to your boss.
4.Put your idea in writing: Document why your idea should be considered, the benefits of it, the problem(s) it will solve, and a potential plan for applying/implementing it. This will help your boss take your idea more seriously because you’ve done the due diligence to research how it will help the team/organization.
5.Know the best approach to present your idea to your boss: Consider what matters most to your boss and how they receive information best. Example: If you boss prefers data, graphs, charts, analysis, etc.; make sure you present your idea in this manner. If your boss cares about productivity and (you can prove that) your idea will help boost productivity, this should be the approach that you use for your idea.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/ncn13

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The New Culture Norm Podcast: Taking Workplace Culture to the Next Level!
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It's time for another PRO Talk Tuesday! These are episodes where listeners submit questions via email or on Twitter using the hashtag #PROTalkTuesdays and they’re answered here on this podcast.

Today’s question comes from James (via email) and he writes:
“How do I create culture with my clients? I am in the fitness industry and I want my clients to feel that they’re a part of a community more so than just another customer.”

Here are 7 tips that will help you create the culture you desire with your clients:

1.Pick the right clients and be sure to have an onboarding process that clearly explains your vision.
2.Set clear expectations for each client and also know what your clients expect of you.
3.Approach clients from a place of service.
4.Coach through it: help your clients see the end result/outcome even when is seems impossible.
5.Actively engage each client by knowing their individual motivators.
6.Create and/or use systems that build collaboration and community.
7.Influence each client.

Highlights from this episode can be found at baproinc.com/protalk2

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Christmas is over, the new year is here, the holiday party is a thing of the past, and so is the cheer. Once the holiday party has passed, it may be difficult to keep employees excited and enthusiastic as they get back into their daily work routine. This episode provides different ways that you can continue the holiday momentum well into the year, while being strategic in your employee engagement and culture building efforts.

Here are 7 ways to keep cheer in your workplace after the holidays:
1. Ask your employees about their professional (and even personal goals) for the new year and offer help/support to help them reach those goals.
2. Give employees something to look forward to.
3. Continue celebrations throughout the year.
4. Include employees in upcoming plans and initiatives.
5. Ask for employee feedback.
6. Improve the problems that your employees may be facing.
7. Lead with a positive influence.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/ncn12

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Most leaders may say that they don’t demotivate their staff, but have you considered whether your daily habits are demotivating?
Here are 5 passive habits that may be demotivating your staff:

1.Don’t ignore your employees.
2.Don’t edit/change employee work without their knowledge.
3.Trust employees to do their jobs.
4.Delegate.
5.Avoid passive micro-managing.

Our actions as leaders have a great impact on employees. Be aware of these habits (and any others) so that you won’t cancel out any of your motivating efforts with passive and demotivating habits.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast

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As Leaders, it is our responsibility to motivate our staff but before we can do so, we must know How to do it effectively. This episode will help you do just that. The New Year is approaching (very quickly) and performance goals are being set as well. What better way to help your employees achieve those goals than by motivating each of them in the best way – the way that is specific to them individually.

Here are 8 tips on motivating effectively:

1.Know what motivates your employees individually.
2.Influence motivation by being an example.
3.Succession planning and advancement opportunities.
4.Inclusion.
5.Make your employees a priority.
6.Encourage employees often.
7.Traditional motivators.
8.Collaboration.

As mentioned in this episode, I am a huge advocate of The Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment to help leaders understand how to motivate their employees. I’ve definitely recommended this assessment to my clients as well. The assessment objectifies workplace behaviors so you can predict the drives and motivations of others, be a better manager, and communicate more effectively. It is a highly effective, yet simple, scientifically validated assessment that measures four core behavioral drive. To learn more about The Predictive Index, visit: http://www.predictiveindex.com/the-predictive-index

Don’t forget to grab your free Performance & Goal Forecasting PDF to help track objectives and milestones for your staff: http://bit.ly/2g577mY

Having a great year is first a choice. Staying motivation to reach goals is a choice as well. Use the tips in this episode to ensure that you’re motivating your staff effectively.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast

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2017 is literally a few weeks away and if you haven’t started planning for it yet, now’s the time!

So many people make New Year’s resolutions to reach their goals, but those end up falling off to the wayside by January 10th. Why does this happen? Because many tend to stay in the inspiration mindset and don’t transition their inspiration to motivation. Although these terms tend to be used as one in the same, the results of each are different.

I mentioned 2 definitions of inspiration; one from Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/inspiration) and the other from Merriam Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspiration).
I also gave the follow definitions of motivation as well: (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivation) , (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/motivation).
In this episode, you will learn why being inspired to reach goals just isn’t enough. You’ll be given 6 practical ways on how to stay motivated to get the results you want for the New Year in your professional life
You can use this free Performance & Goal Forecasting PDF to help you get started. Download here: http://bit.ly/2g577mY).

Having a great year is first a choice. Staying motivation to reach goals is a choice as well. Use the tips in this episode to help you avoid losing motivation.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast
Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Please send them to: [email protected]

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This is the last episode of the Back to the Basics Series and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. In today’s episode, I’m discussing what I like to call the “Bare Minimum Syndrome”. No, this isn’t an actual illness, but it can cripple the results that your expecting on your job.
The definition of bare minimum mentioned in this episode is found at: http://www.yourdictionary.com/bare-minimum.

Do you experience procrastination? Download this quick reference infographic with 7 ways to avoid procrastination: http://eepurl.com/ckKQ_v

I also spoke a bit about focus and lack thereof. An amazing resource that has helped me stay on track of my focus is the book The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. I highly recommend reading this book and you can get this book using my Amazon Affiliate link to receive the most current discount (please note that this discount is for a limited time and it can also change at any time without notice): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885167776/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1885167776&linkCode=as2&tag=b0b869-20&linkId=b737449f7bfd1304f534864e80f0c0c6

The previous episodes included in the Back to the Basics Series are:
Episode 05: Professional Accountability - 3 Things You Must Know, baproinc.com/ncn05
Episode 06: How to be an Effective Professional, Pt. 1, baproinc.com/ncn06
Episode 07: How to be an Effective Professional, Pt. 2, baproinc.com/ncn07

Don’t forget to start your planning your performance goals for 2017. Download your Free copy of the Performance & Goal Forecasting Progress Sheet at http://eepurl.com/coKVuT

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast

Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Please send them to: [email protected]

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How to be an Effective Professional Pt. 2… It was just too good to only have one episode!
As we continue the #BackToTheBasicsSeries, this episode reviews areas 5 – 9 of effectiveness as a professional. When it comes to professionalism, there are some characteristics and skills that come easily to us while others don’t and in the same instance, there may be some that we simply just don’t consider. For example, how many times do we (intentionally) consider how collaborative we are with others? What about being a good listener? Are you actively mindful of how you’re receiving and interpreting what others are trying to communicate? This episode discusses the importance of being a good listener and being collaborative in addition to a few other areas.

Being a good listener also ties into being solution minded, which was discussed more in depth in Pt. 1 (Episode 06, baproinc.com/ncn06).

Accountability was also mentioned briefly in this episode. For a better understanding of professional accountability, check out episode 05 baproinc.com/ncn05.

What is the most unprofessional situation that you’ve experienced or witnessed? I’m really interested in hearing your stories, so please send them to [email protected]. You can also tweet your experiences using the hashtag #BTTSeries.

Don’t forget to start your planning your performance goals for 2017. Download your Free copy of the Performance & Goal Forecasting Progress Sheet at http://eepurl.com/coKVuT

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast

Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Please send them to: [email protected]

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How to be an Effective Professional - that is the question!
Not good, not better, but effective. We are still in the #BackToTheBasicsSeries, going over the essentials of being professionals. This episode is part one of how to be an effective professional and we’re getting pretty specific with the list of how to do so. Effectiveness is very distinct although it may sometimes take simple actions.

What is the most unprofessional situation that you’ve experienced or witnessed? I’m really interested in hearing your stories, so please send them to [email protected].

The importance of Planning will also be discussed in this episode. To help you get started with your planning, be sure to download your copy of the Free Performance & Goal Forecasting Progress Sheet at http://eepurl.com/coKVuT
This simple, yet effective PDF will help you get familiar with specifying and planning goal objectives.

Highlights from this episode can be found at www.baproinc.com/podcast

Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Please send them to: [email protected]

The New Culture Norm Podcast: Taking Workplace Culture to the Next Level!
| Company Culture | Culture Building | Professionalism | Influence | Effective Leadership |

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PRO Talk Tuesday 1: Leadership, Professionalism & Culture in Non-Company Settings - Q&A Episode

Today's question comes from Mary and she writes: I noticed that the podcast speaks about leadership and professionalism. My question is does this service any other businesses or entities such as churches, personal ministries or groups, etc.?

Leadership, professionalism, and culture are not limited to companies and business offices. For an overview of what culture means, I recommend listening to Episode 01: 5 Factors that Help Detect Workplace Culture (baproinc.com/ncn01) and Episode 03: Why is Culture Important? (baproinc.com/ncn03).

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