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How to be a good interviewer: Best tips

Shelley SmithJune 14, 2021Executive Coaching, Predictive Index, Workplace Culture

  Shelley Smith Captain As organizations adapt to a rapidly changing world, hiring great talent has become a critical art. Between hard-to-fill positions and bleeding bottom lines, the cost of

Forbes Council 2021

Shelley SmithMay 17, 2021Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Predictive Index

2021 Forbes Expert Quotes Recap The year is moving quickly…below are of my expert tips given to Forbes in the first part of 2021. I love contributing to the “Ask

Forbes Council Quotes By Shelley D. Smith 2020

Shelley SmithApril 28, 2021Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

2020 Forbes Expert Quote Recap Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of contributing to several “Ask the Experts” Forbes Articles via the Forbes Coaches Council. The following

A Personal Message about Racism, Values and Culture

Shelley SmithJune 22, 2020Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

I’ve known for many years that the secret to business lies inside our workplace culture. Our success starts and ends with our people. My professional path has always been rooted

HAMPTON ROADS CONSULTING FIRM’S PROGRAM NAMED ONE OF WORLD’S TOP TEN CULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Shelley SmithApril 16, 2020Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

Media Release From: Shelley Smith shelley@premierrapport.com (757) 897-8644   HAMPTON ROADS CONSULTING FIRM’S PROGRAM NAMED ONE OF WORLD’S TOP TEN CULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Premier Rapport, Inc.’s Certified Professional Culture Curator

L&L – Culture Tips for Military

Shelley SmithFebruary 12, 2020Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Video Blog

LUNCH & LEARN: Join us with our special guest Shelley Smith as we discuss her top tips for transitioning service members. https://www.facebook.com/beginwithin2016/videos/2607410889535500/ TOPIC: Tips for Transitioning Service Members MEET OUR

Is a culture inquiry ‘right’ for your workplace?

Shelley SmithFebruary 5, 2019Blog, Executive Coaching

Is your business experiencing any of these situations: turnover in an area, department role, or division, lack of engagement, inclusion, retention, hard to fill positions, quick growth, lack of growth,

Culture Matters: Now More Than Ever

Shelley SmithJanuary 29, 2019Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

As we enter a new year, the need for culture optimization is greater than ever.  Organizations face an unprecedented need for strong cultures and increasing demand to deliver results, outcomes,

Smart Hiring & Leadership Development

Shelley SmithSeptember 10, 2018Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

When you really think about it, Hiring is the root of all—Period. Without human resources your company would be empty, yet we treat this crucial element of business as a

How to Increase Employee Engagement & Customer Satisfaction

Shelley SmithSeptember 6, 2018Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

What is employee engagement? We talk about it a lot here at Premier Rapport business consulting firm, but rarely stop to explain it. Employees are engaged when they find meaning,