Quint's Column: Why Consistency Matters So Much—and Four Keys to Achieving It
- September 30, 2019
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My experience in talking with many owners and executives is that two words tend to get the heads nodding: consistency and sustainability.
Quint's Column: Intelligence, Experience, Emotional Maturity: Three Elements That Drive Impact
- September 23, 2019
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We all want to make a difference. I have found that there are three very specific characteristics and skills that allow us to do so. These are developed with time as we move through work and life. It is impossible for all three to be in place from the start.
Quint's Column: Is Your Perfectionism Wearing People Out?
- September 16, 2019
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The reason I’m interested in the subject of perfectionism is that I struggle with it myself. On one hand, I try to stay mindful that 80 percent is good enough. Often it’s the difference between getting things done and failing to execute. On the other hand, I am very self-awa
3 Leadership Lessons to Focus on This Week
- August 26, 2019
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Quint Studer shares three leadership tips based on conversations he's had, situations he's seen and reading he's done over the last few weeks.
Quint’s Column: Do you have a feedback-focused culture?
- August 5, 2019
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How would you rate your company (and yourself) on giving feedback to employees? Many leaders struggle in this area. In the absence of helpful feedback people coast along on autopilot, making the same mistakes over and over and never improving or growing.
Making social media work for your business
- July 31, 2019
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You’ve set up your Facebook and Instagram accounts. You took some awesome pictures of your new business and your products. You checked out what successful businesses are posting and replicated them. Now to sit back and wait for the “likes” to roll in…
Quint's Column: Why public speaking is a fundamental skill for leaders
- July 29, 2019
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Recently I read an article in Inc. magazine on the crucial importance of public speaking. The author, Carmine Gallo, makes a great case that being able to speak in front of a group and persuade people is no longer a “soft skill” but rather a leadership fundamental.
Quint's Column: Are we attracted to intensity and drama at work?
- July 22, 2019
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Things that upset us will always happen, but we don’t have to get self-righteously angry or have the last word or teach the person a lesson. These are choices. What we need to consider is our legacy. What do we want to be known for?
Say goodbye to the golden rule
- July 18, 2019
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As a new employee at Studer Community Institute, I was instructed to take a survey that would help identify my strengths. I had taken personality profiles at jobs before, and while it was good to know that everyone was different, I didn’t see much value after the initial res
Quint's Column: If it’s not required and ROI isn’t clear, should we do it anyway?
- July 15, 2019
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Should an organization or person do value-added things that are not required by law? You might assume that, of course, the answer is yes because it benefits the customer. But what if there is not a clear return on investment?