Exact Staff Insight Blogs

Your co-worker just started her third year of crossfit training. Your cousin quit smoking for good in 2016. And that employee of yours? He’s already dropped 10 lbs. – and he only started dieting on January 1st! You’re outwardly happy for them (of course). But on the inside? Frankly, you’re kind of irritated – how…

Does your team follow you because they want to – or because they have to? It’s an important question. Leaders who truly inspire others in the workplace create a positive cycle of success and high performance in which people: exert higher levels of discretionary effort; feel empowered to do their jobs to the best of…

Think inspirational quotes are corny? Cliché? A complete waste of time? Maybe you just aren’t reading the right ones. An insightful quote can motivate you to perform better, lead more effectively, or renew your enthusiasm for whatever it is you do. And regardless of industry, role or experience level, we all need occasional reminders to…

You keep your offices, your operations and your company finances in great shape. What about your own body? Great leaders – people like Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Barack Obama – have rigorous fitness routines for a good reason: they understand how important exercise is to being an effective boss. Research supports what these professionals…

“Check out.” “Disconnect.” “Unplug.” When it comes to preventing job burnout, conventional wisdom advises you to find ways of distancing yourself from your work. But while a hardcore “no work after 5 p.m.” policy or a two-week vacation may sound amazing, they’re not practical for most managers. What’s more, work demands aren’t the chief cause…

It’s “the most wonderful time of the year.” So why aren’t you happier? Sure, the rush of the season makes it harder to unwind and enjoy the here-and-now. But are external factors like holiday stress making you unhappy – or are you your own worst enemy? Twin research has proven that about 50 percent of…

Engaging in active listening? Check. Following through on commitments? Check. Leading by example? Check. If you’re like most bosses, you’ve already mastered management fundamentals like these. But if you really want to grow as a leader in the year ahead, you need to set the bar just a bit higher. Becoming a truly exceptional manager…

That hot leadership book you’re reading right now – you know, the one that promises to revolutionize the way you manage and inspire your team? It probably has about as much staying power as Pokemon Go. The simple truth is, sound leadership principles have remained pretty much the same for decades (some would argue centuries!).…

It’s one thing to realize that your business needs to alter its course. Figuring out exactly how to successfully change direction? Well, that’s something entirely different. A few weeks ago, we shared three reasons you should consider pivoting your business: Managing the increasing rate of change in our world Creating new opportunities to drive revenue…

Does the term “business pivot” strike fear in your heart – like a scary scene in a Halloween movie? It’s understandable. Fundamentally shifting the strategy you use to achieve your company’s mission may require big changes – in thinking, operations, offerings or even personnel. But knowing when and how to change direction can be the…