The Importance of Asking Great Questions “I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.” – Lou Holtz As we get older, we seem to value the importance of questions less and less. Throughout our years of school, teachers stand in the front of...
Managing People, Part 3 of The Ultimate Guide to People
If you’ve been reading The ONE Thing’s blog this month, you’ll recognize that we are dedicating the month to improving the bones of your organization. At the core of any great company are great people. That means we’re focusing on helping you get the people aspect of...
Onboarding and Training New Hires, Part 2 of the Ultimate Guide to People
So you’ve hired a wealth of enterprising, talented people to work with. Now, it’s time to get going. While you may think the hard work is over once you find talent, the truth is your job is only just beginning. The trick to keeping talent is making sure you represent...
Recruiting Top Talent, Part 1 of The Ultimate Guide to People
Over half of all businesses fail within their first five years. There are a number of reasons for that happening—keeping up with a business is hard—but inevitably, experience teaches us that the success of any business is ultimately determined by the quality of the...
The Secret to Retaining the Employees That Matter Most
If it seems like your employees may have one eye on the door, chances are, you’re right. Only a quarter of employees say they are very satisfied in their jobs. The low-levels of engagement across the board present a pricy problem for future businesses. Keeping your...
Are You Feeling Lucky? How Successful Entrepreneurs View Luck
What is luck anyway? Timing? Good fortune? Opportunity, seasoned with hard work and preparation? A form a self-delusion that absolves us of responsibility? Ask a successful entrepreneur and you’re likely to hear any and all of the above. This year, I’ve been following...
Yes, There is Such Thing as a Stupid Question
Yep, you read that right. There is a way to ask a stupid question: asking the wrong one. When we aren’t able to get the information we need from the questions we ask, there’s room for improvement in the way we pose our questions. Asking the right questions can improve...
Why Gamers are Taking Over the World
We’ve come a long way since Pong. Video games today are challenging, fresh, fast-paced, and wholly immersive. They can put you in the middle of a summer blockbuster or have you scraping every ounce of your brain power in search of a solution to a daunting problem....
Welcome to the Jungle: How to Stay Productive in a Wild Office Environment
Everything is wild in the animal kingdom. The same can be said of our working environment. Modern companies may be paving the way in innovation and productivity, but they can also be a hectic place to work. It is all too easy to get caught in the stampede of office...