July 2021 | Van Hooser Associates, Inc

Jul 15, 2021

I’m Positive: How to Avoid Assumptions

For Three Stooges fans out there, you’ll probably remember the following bit. If you’re not a fan, hang on — their routine illustrates a common trap business leaders and professionals encounter. These tips will help you avoid the “I’m positive” pitfall. “I’m Positive” Routine Their shtick went something like this. Larry gives Moe some sort […]

Jul 31, 2020

Smart Move: Don’t Give Employees What They Want

Earning trust and respect is hard — losing it is easy. One smart move leaders should make: Don’t give employees what they want. Here’s what I mean…

Jul 24, 2020

Employee Intentions Leaders Need to Know

Justin Beiber’s Intentions song reminded me of leadership this week. (Does that mean #Covid19 is getting to me?! Maybe. I’m kidding!) Seriously though, for those of us still showing up to work, we all have different intentions. My question to you as a leader is – do you know each of your employee’s intentions when […]

Jul 22, 2020

Strategic Plans Beat Hope

There’s a note written on a map hanging above my desk. The familiar quote reads: “Hope is NOT a strategy.” The note hangs there, prominently displayed. And serves as my constant reminder that as a leader, I can’t afford to simply “wait” and “hope” good things happen. It is the responsibility of any proactive leader […]

Jul 17, 2020

Increase Productivity by Doing This

Increase productivity and create a more positive employee engagement experience by setting boundaries. Boundaries are not bad — they’re best!

Jul 9, 2020

Significant Emotional Event & The Impact on Your Employees

After the significant emotional event of COVID-19, employees coming back to work may feel and act differently. What should leaders be doing? Consider this.

Jul 2, 2020

Don’t Call People Out. Instead, Do This!

Many are quick to call people out. As a leader, every word you say matters. If you want your people to perform better, instead of calling people out, call them up…then watch them rise.

Jul 1, 2020

Independence Day Reflections

Independence Day Reflections It could be argued there has never been an Independence Day in American history like Independence Day 2020. America is feeling the constraints of a deadly virus unlike anything known to our generation. Economic turmoil is affecting businesses and workers throughout our land. Political consensus and decorum have largely been abandoned in favor […]

Jul 30, 2019

Be More Successful

I am going to make an assumption about you — you want to be more successful. That’s why you’re here. While there are many things that can be done in order to be more successful, I am going to discuss two actions you can take starting today.