July 2022 | Van Hooser Associates, Inc

Jul 20, 2023

Know THEIR Story: How to Help Others Dream Bigger

On the school bus, I’d always grab the window seat, if I could. Looking out past someone’s greasy forehead print on the glass as we drove by neighborhoods, that’s where I’d dream about my future. Every day as we passed by Hillview Court, I’d think, One day I want to live THERE…in Hillview Court. Picturing […]

Jul 20, 2023

Employee Behavior Confusing? Asking This Helps

Every day, managers and leaders face the challenge of understanding the motives behind their employees’ actions. They desperately try to understand employee behavior and why they act the way they do. Most days, predicting and motivating their behavior to align with organizational goals seems like an impossible task. The Cornerstone of Employee Behavior When it […]

Jul 14, 2022

How Accountability Helps Teams Achieve Better Results

As soon as the clock switched from 8:29 to 8:30 pm at our house last night, my husband made a celebratory announcement to all the kids in the living room, “It’s bedtime!” As a parent to four small kids, he was happy it was their bedtime because it meant that he was soon going to […]

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.