Unveiling the Power of Individual Motivation in the Workplace: A Conversation with Jen Miller

In a world where organizations strive to create positive workplace cultures and foster employee engagement, understanding what truly motivates each team member is paramount. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all approaches to management. Instead, leaders are embracing personalized strategies to tap into the unique passions and motivations of their employees. But how exactly does this […]

Expert Insights on Interview Mastery: A Conversation with Zari Davis

Today, we have the privilege of gaining valuable insights into the world of interviews from Zari Davis, a professional known for her adept interviewing skills. Whether you’re a seasoned interviewee or a novice navigating the process, Zari shares her experience to help you master the art of interviews. Cultivating a Comfortable Atmosphere: Zari, could you […]

Efficient Email Processing: Strategies for Simplifying Your Inbox

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, managing your email efficiently can be a game-changer. Let’s explore strategies for streamlining your email processing and regaining control of your digital workspace. Calendar Integration for Email Time Blocks Consider integrating your email processing time into your calendar. Allocate dedicated time slots for handling emails, ensuring that […]

Mastering Email Productivity: A Rewarding Approach

In our fast-paced digital world, managing emails efficiently can be a game-changer for productivity. The constant influx of messages can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies and a little self-reward system, you can turn your email processing routine into a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.   Set Clear Time Blocks for Email Processing Establish specific […]

Building Teams vs Team Building

So you’ve got yourself an exciting business with several employees and lots of work to do. But who is supposed to do what? Building teams is a very specific process and the thing to recognize when crafting a team is that a key factor is finding the best position for everyone on your team. In […]

Business Advisory Boards (BABs) (Part 3 of 3)

Chesapeake Think Tank has a unique approach to its Private Advisory Boards (BABs).  We have discovered that group size is one of the secret ingredients to success. The more people in a room, the more ideas start bouncing and the gears start churning –exponentially. Having sixteen people in a room who are engaged AND when […]

Advisory Boards vs Business Advisory Boards Part 1

Advisory Boards, Business Advisory Boards, Peer Advisory Boards…we’ve heard them all but have you ever wondered what the difference between them actually is? We’re here to break that down for you in a three-part series. Typically, a “standard” Advisory Board is when a business owner decides they need an outside perspective and expertise that they […]

Productive Conflict

Understand that our society trains us to enter conflict with a “Win-Lose” mindset. Conflict is inherently competitive in this methodology, and someone stands to win, while someone else must therefore lose. But what happens if we enter a conflict situation with a “win-win” approach? With “win-win”, you end up with both (or all) parties saying  […]