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The Power of Pets in the Workplace: How Dogs (and Dog Photos) Boost Employee Well-Being
In this episode of The Build a Better Business Podcast, we explore the science and strategy behind bringing pets — and even pet imagery — into the workplace. From real dogs under desks to dog wall art on the walls,...
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When the Cat’s Away, the Mice Will Play!
We’ve all heard the saying, “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.”
But what happens when you — the business owner or leader — are the cat?
If your team struggles the moment, you step away, that’s not just a...
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Conflict Happens — Leadership Is How You Handle It
Conflict at work is inevitable — but chaos doesn’t have to be.
In this episode, Marty shares a simple four-step framework for handling employee conflict calmly and effectively. Whether it’s two employees who just...
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When Employees Ask Why (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
We spend years teaching our kids to think for themselves—to question, to ask why, and to not just follow the crowd. So why, as business owners and leaders, do we get frustrated when our employees do the same thing?
In...
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Motivating Employees Without Breaking the Bank: 4 Proven Strategies
How do you keep your employees motivated when you don’t have the budget for big bonuses or perks? If you’re a small business owner, this is a question you’ve probably asked yourself more than once. The good news...
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Phone Addiction - Why Leaders Need to Disconnect
Are you addicted to your phone?
If you’re like most people, the answer is yes. The average person checks their phone 96 times a day—that’s once every 10 minutes. And while it may feel harmless, the constant pings,...
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Why “Good Enough” Really Is Good Enough
In this episode, we dive into an often overlooked truth: your company doesn’t need everyone to exceed expectations. What it really needs are steady, reliable people who meet expectations.
As a business owner or...
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Why We Fail at Consistency—and 5 Tools to Get Better at It.
Starting is easy. Staying consistent? That’s the hard part.
Consistency is one of the hardest skills to master—and one of the most important. As leaders and business owners, inconsistency in how we show up,...
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What Happens When Leaders Get Coached? (Hint: Everyone Wins!)
The best athletes in the world have coaches. Why?
Because they know they can’t see everything themselves.
Leadership and business aren’t any different. Coaching gives you the perspective, accountability, and tools to...
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Before You Hit Send: How to Avoid Email Misunderstandings
Have you ever sent an email that seemed clear—only to have it misread?
In this episode, we unpack why written communication so often gets lost in translation.
Learn how to make your writing kinder, clearer, and more...
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When Your Mind is a Circus - How to Tame the Monkeys!
Some days, our mind feels like a peaceful garden—things in order, some beautiful orchids hanging in the corner and a gentle breeze blowing.
Other days? It’s a full-on three-ring circus with monkeys swinging from the...
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Stop Handing out 5's Like Candy!
Those of you that have been in my world for a while know that I am not a fan of annual reviews.
Mainly because most companies don’t make the effort to do them well.
They pull out the form and check all 5’s so that...
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