Shelley SmithSeptember 10, 2018Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

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

Shelley SmithSeptember 6, 2018Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

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,

Shelley SmithAugust 28, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching

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Shelley SmithAugust 14, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

Are there whispered chats at your water cooler? Groups gathered in the hallways, only to disperse upon being approached? Have you been a part of, or the victim of, one

Shelley SmithJune 5, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, Workplace Culture

Every year around this time, Hampton Roads experiences a shake-up unlike any other. What is it & Who is it for? DisruptHR is an annual information exchange designed to energize,

Shelley SmithMay 17, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching

What makes a successful leader? Synonyms include “guide,” “direct,” and “shepherd.” The common theme of these words is the light touch; nowhere does it say “control.” Yet that’s what so

Shelley SmithApril 11, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, home post, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

Human Capital And Your Bottom Line When we talk about Human Capital we have to also talk about the needs of a company’s culture, their mission, their vision and their

Shelley SmithMarch 12, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, home post, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture, Workplace Wellness

Dear owner, manager, the board of directors, As we both know, culture is no longer an HR priority; it’s a business priority. Companies are using culture as a competitive advantage

Shelley SmithFebruary 7, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture

In last weeks’ blog, I posed the question and answer between fixing vs. curating. Prior to that, we started a conversation on micro-leading. This week I am inviting you to

Shelley SmithJanuary 24, 2018Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Predictive Index, Workplace Culture

How involved are you in the running of your business? Are you a micromanager or micro-leader? Have you ever heard of micro-leading? It comes down to your level of involvement.