Octane: December 2008 
Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine  

Octane: December 2008 


In this issue:
Your People, Your Processes
 

 In This Issue:

The Art of Body Language
Dr. Jan Onno Reiners

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:44:10 GMT

Karen Walker, the gin-soaked millionaire and protagonist of the American television show, "Will & Grace," summed up a key problem of human understanding when she said: "Honey, I don’t look. I am looked at."
Giving Tough Messages in Tough Times
Marnie Green

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:56:18 GMT

About 20 years ago, I was hired by an organization and quickly put into a gut-wrenching situation. Within three months of my arrival, the company experienced a major period of cutbacks.
To HR, or Not to HR?
Dan Arriola

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:40:57 GMT

As entrepreneurs, we are routinely faced with important questions that could impact the inner workings of our businesses. I have found that one, in particular, is common and relevant in today’s competitive business world.
The Laws of Attraction
Bruce Powell

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:42:25 GMT

As an entrepreneur in the human resources field, I understand the impact successful hiring can have on a company. My business helps intelligent companies hire better, hire less and retain more.
Tools for Managing Generation Y
Kent Lewis

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:39:06 GMT

Also referred to as "Millennials," Gen Yers are sociable, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open-minded, influential and achievement-oriented. Born between 1980 and 2000, they’re the first generation to be surrounded by digital media.
Dealing with Hostage Situations in Business
Ben Ridler

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:04:20 GMT

One of the first lessons I learned about business is the importance of hiring slow and firing fast. When it comes down to it, creating a winning organization is all about employing the right people and knowing when to cut the bad ones loose.
How a Bonus Program Saved My Company
Allen Noll

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:53:46 GMT

I am a big believer in productivity-based bonus programs. So much so that half of my production staff’s annual income comes from a production bonus.
Building a Bonus Plan that Works
Scott Fritz

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:59:35 GMT

Throughout my experience as an entrepreneur, I have been a part of, created and destroyed many a bonus plan. And through it all, I have discovered three keys to cultivating a results-driven team through rewards.
Caring for Your Number-One Customer
Dale Williams

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:01:32 GMT

How do you keep good employees around? Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve discovered that a strong corporate culture is the cornerstone of a successful employee recruitment and retention program.
When Building a Leadership Team, Shut Up and Listen!
Joyce Lasecke

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:37:08 GMT

Building a team of leaders has been the most rewarding and frustrating challenge I’ve taken on as an entrepreneur. It’s rewarding because I get to hear my own words coming from the mouth of a director.
Managing Difficult People Effectively
Shamit Khemka

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:51:58 GMT

Difficult people on the job, whether they’re employees or customers, can do more than just raise your blood pressure. Managed the wrong way, they can seriously jeopardize your business.
Don't Get Stuck Walking the Dog
Kurt Mishler

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:57:57 GMT

Have you ever found yourself in the pouring rain, holding a leashed dog that’s more interested in sniffing around than lifting its furry little leg to a tree?
 




 
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