August, 2012

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Navigator Newsletter #180

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PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR. Creating a Great Place to Work. As the economy rebounds businesses are focusing on making their organizations better places to work. They are realizing if employees and managers are unhappy, they are going to leave. Pay and benefits are important, but many people are choosing happiness, meaningful work and job satisfaction as the most important criteria as to whether they stay or go.

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Leadership Lessons from the Titanic | Navigator Newsletter #184

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The Sinking of the Titanic Provides Lessons for Leaders . “We have struck iceberg … sinking fast … come to our assistance.” On a cold evening in 1912 that message came blistering across the airwaves. Before they tapped the last bit of Morse code, those words became the epitaph over the lives of the 1,200 people lost on the Titanic. The ship was doomed as it slowly sank into its watery grave.

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Employee Turnover Increasing | Navigator Newsletter #186

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Employee Turnover on the Increase. Employee turnover is starting to increase. Employers need to take steps and prevent losing their loyal and skilled workers now. George is an industrial engineer. He has been working for the same employer for the past four years. He used to love his job and enjoy going to work. Now he is tired, frustrated and feels cheated.

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Improve Job Satisfaction and Retain Your Best People | Navigator Newsletter #182

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Greg Smith Lead Navigator. PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR. What do I get excited about? Ever since I was a kid I felt I had a calling, that I had a purpose in life. I had a passion to make a difference in the world. I knew I wanted to be a leader. I served in the Army for many years and was fortunate to serve under some outstanding leaders and learn from the best.

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Navigator Newsletter #181

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PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR. Join Our New Blog! I want to personally thank you for subscribing to the Navigator Newsletter. With all the content available on the Internet today, I appreciate the fact you have stayed with us over the months and years. Eventually the Navigator Newsletter may cease to exist. We are going to the next level or interactivity and have created a new blog called the High Performance Organization.

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Employee Recognition Ideas

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Employee Recognition Ideas Drive Motivation and Job Satisfaction. Employee recognition is a powerful tool in building morale, motivation and job satisfaction. A pat on the back, a personal note from a peer or a supervisor does wonders. Small, informal celebrations are many times more effective than a once a quarter or once a year formal event.Employee appreciation and recognition are critical to achieving organizational goals.

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Great Customer Service is Not Grumpy, Grouchy or Gross | Navigator Newsletter #173

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PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR. The holidays are fast approaching and there are many exciting things taking place. My staff and I want to thank you for your loyal support over these many years. Please keep us in mind if your organization needs a speaker or training program for 2012.I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Charting your course! Captain of the Ship and Lead Navigator.