Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoMember-onlyNot All PreEmployment Assessments Are Created Equal“Did you know using qualified assessments can greatly enhance any company’s selection process? The right ones can provide objective data to ensure employees are productive and are in jobs they enjoy.” Jeannette Seibly There are over 3,000 assessment tools on the market today. The challenge? Most do not meet the…Hiring4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 31Member-onlyHiring Practices Are Why Employees Are Leaving!“Instinctual or intuitive hiring is a major factor in the mass exodus of employees leaving to find better bosses and work they enjoy!” Jeannette Seibly People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. (McKinsey Quarterly) It isn’t easy…Results4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 24Member-onlyHiring the Right Salespeople Improves Retention, Revenues, and Results!“When you hire the wrong salespeople, they will impact your customer’s experience, fulfillment, and bottom line … but not in the way you want.” Jeannette Seibly Hiring the right salespeople can be a challenge. You’ve probably interviewed job seekers that are great at selling themselves. But when hired, they cannot…Results3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 16Member-onlyDo You Include All Members of Your Team?“Including everyone isn’t hard. But it takes awareness, skill, and commitment to make it happen.” Jeannette Seibly Have you ever attended a team meeting and sat with a smile plastered on your face? Then, left with your facial muscles hurting and your energy depleted? …Results3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 10Member-onlyHow to Prevent the Need to Rescind Job Offers“Smart leaders wait, investigate, and plan for contingencies instead of relying on knee-jerk reactions.” Jeannette Seibly Rescinding job offers are on the rise, according to CNBC. Currently, the labor market remains strong with a low unemployment rate. …Leadership Development5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 24Member-onlyHandle Agreements Today to Avoid Disagreements Tomorrow“Everybody’s memories can be faulty! Avoid the inevitable upset by taking good notes!” Jeannette Seibly Have you ever had a conversation with someone and created a new idea, project, or solution? Then, later, found out they didn’t agree to everything you remember them agreeing to? This happens frequently. Why? People…Leadership Development4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 18Member-onlyPractices to Prevent Employees from Robbing You!“Taking good care of your business includes ensuring employees are not stealing from you!” Jeannette Seibly — Throughout my career, I’ve listened to many stories and guided the clean-up of employee theft. Many times, it could have been prevented by following best practices and immediately addressing theft as it occurs. …Business Fraud5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 13Member-onlyWhat Do You Need to Do to Get Your Ideas Heard?“Why is it difficult to get your ideas across? Because no one is listening!” Jeannette Seibly Most people would agree that generating ideas is the precursor to creating solutions. It’s how problems get resolved. New business opportunities get created. And team members (and leaders) feel valued and heard. But there…Results4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 3Member-onlyYou Have Achieved Many Successes … So Why Do You Continue to Feel Like an Imposter?You have what it takes to succeed. So, why do you feel like an imposter?” Jeannette Seibly Imposter Syndrome: The persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. Oxford Dictionary Many high-achieving business professionals feel…Leadership Development4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 27Member-onlyHow to Use Adversity to Make You and Your Team Stronger“Want to take advantage of new opportunities? Then, don’t let adversity stop you.” Jeannette Seibly Like it or not, every team will hit a “wall” when adversity knocks. But remaining stuck or feeling sorry for yourself is not an option. These misfortunes or difficulties can originate from bosses, co-workers, and…Adversity4 min read