In the spirit of the March Madness that started this morning, we are offering you a chance to choose the winner (or loser) of the most overused business terms. We all use them (some a little more than others) but nothing is more fun than a mock bracket to choose our favorite. All you have to […]
Why do you even have that recognition program?
“The surest path to failure, is to not define success.” -ME (and everyone else) A few years ago, I hit a plateau in my fitness efforts. Nothing had changed from the previous year in which I had made noticeable progress towards looking and feeling more fit. I continued lifting weights 5 days a week, mixing in regular cardio, and avoiding […]
You have to read this article before the end of the day
Every once in a while we come across an article that just hits the nail on the head and this recent Harvard Business Review article is just that one. Leaders are struggling to understand how to motivate and engage each and every employee. We, at AMPT, know a thing or two about how to motivate […]
Want your employees to follow you; Bond with them.
Any number of books and speakers (including me) will tell you that a leader’s responsibility is to manage change, set direction, inspire their teams, and the list goes on. Left from the list of “must do’s” is another mandate that a leader must take to heart. A leader must bond with everyone on the team. […]
Some Pizza and a thank you
In his upcoming book, Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations, New York Times bestselling author and professor, Dan Ariely dives deep into what motivates us all. For employees, oddly enough, it could be as simple as some pizza and compliments. Ever wonder how effective those company pizza parties are? For me, they’re very effective. […]