Leadership & Professional Development
The Key to Employee Engagement is You
Would you trust the care of your most beloved loved one to someone who didn’t like you very much? If you have disengaged employees you might be doing just that. It is impossible for a disengaged employee to provide excellent customer service. It doesn’t matter how skilled the employee is, if they think of your business as the mere source…
Read MoreSpeaking Your Way to the Top
It’s estimated 74% of people fear speaking in public, while only 68% are afraid of death. What does that tell you? Speaking in public, for most of us, is a fate worse than death. Facing your fears and moving past your comfort zone is a popular topic for keynote speakers and life coaches right now, but never has facing your…
Read MoreAre You Too Busy for Business? Improve Productivity with This Quick Tip.
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person.”? While that may work for errands, many business owners are finding they’re too busy for business anymore, especially this time of year. Small business challenges have changed a lot over the past two years and demands have multiplied like…
Read MoreImprove Your Networking Results with a Four-Point Plan
If you joined the Alameda Chamber to meet new people, grow your network, and get more customers, you’re on the right track. But do you have a plan to make the most of your time investment? If not, you need one. What Am I Doing Here? Map Out an Effective Networking Plan There may be…
Read More13 Important Things You Need to Hear as a Business Owner
Our metal has certainly been tested this year. Many are fatigued and stressed juggling responsibilities, worries, and fear like they were part of the job description. But this is not sustainable. You may feel crushed by the weight of the world right now. Maybe your friends and family don’t quite understand what you’re going through…
Read MoreSimple Tips to Improve Your Time Management in the Work Place
By taking control of your time, you’re able to stay focused on the task at hand. This leads to higher efficiency and stronger momentum. Implementing a time management plan can do wonders for your work environment as well as your personal well-being. Managing time means less stress, more time to do the things you love,…
Read MoreDo You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur?
Do you have dreams about owning your own business or becoming part of the gig economy? Making your own hours? Working from wherever you want? Then you’re not alone. There are an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs (about 775,000 of them in the US) already working for themselves. And that number is growing. According to Guidant…
Read MoreWhy You Need Someone in Charge of Employee Engagement Immediately
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, engagement is critical to your business. Now more than ever. Being told you need to engage your audience is not new, but the pandemic has created a bunch of new reasons why it’s incredibly important, especially with employees. If you don’t have the time for employee…
Read More7 Chamber Benefits That Millennials Need
If you’re a Millennial and want to be a future leader or entrepreneur, the Chamber can help. Plus, it’s important you know the Chamber is not just for older professionals. You can get a lot of value from it too. 7 Reasons Millennials Need Chamber Membership Mentorships The Chamber is filled with seasoned professionals who…
Read More6 Tips for Pivoting Professionally: making the career change with no experience
There’s been a lot of information about the need to pivot during COVID-19. Many businesses have switched what they produced or altered their services to fit the new demands of their audience. But sometimes it’s not your business that needs to pivot. A career change might be something you’ve been thinking about doing professionally. If…
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