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Effective Feedback – Giving it, Asking for it, Receiving it

Providing feedback can be difficult, especially when you are concerned that it might not be well received. Similarly, asking for feedback can feel uncomfortable and cause some initial anxiety. However, feedback is an essential part of professional development that when given and received effectively can result in personal growth, improved performance, and strengthened relationships.

SLICED Ep99: Developing Young Professionals

In today’s episode, Jocelin Dean and Carlina Figueroa of Generation Dayton join Chuck & Brittany to discuss how business owners can provide opportunities for and help develop young professionals. In addition, Jocelin and Carlina share tips for keeping young professionals engaged. Plus, they discuss some of the most influential young professionals in the media currently! …

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Apple Growth Partners Wins Two Workplace Awards for the 3rd Consecutive Year

AKRON, Ohio – (June 28, 2021) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been named one of the Best Employers in Ohio by Crain’s Cleveland Business and a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer, each for the third consecutive year. The Best Employers in Ohio is a survey and awards …

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Ep98: Prepare Your Organization for Change

In today’s episode, Mark Deans of Change 4 Growth joins Chuck & Brittany to discuss how you can prepare your leaders, employees, and organization as a whole for (unexpected and expected) change. In addition, Mark shares tips for improving and maintaining employee engagement. A great episode, streaming everywhere now.

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The Death of the To-Do List – Why Your Calendar is the More Powerful Tool

Most of us have been taught to keep a to-do list for our tasks and projects, and our calendar for meetings and appointments. With a to-do list, certain items can get constantly pushed back for more “urgent” items in the moment. Often, at the end of the day we find that the list of uncompleted tasks has gotten longer, not shorter. Then, we have this feeling that we can never get enough done, resulting in guilt and stress.

But what if you instead used your calendar to schedule everything, including those to-dos? Have you ever heard someone say, “Hang on, let me check my to-do list.”? Putting something on your calendar is making a true commitment to it.

Ep97: The Link Between Mindset and Leadership

In today’s episode, Kristine Kolzing, certified master success coach and CEO of The Alignment Tribe, joins Chuck & Brittany to discuss leadership and the power of a transformational mindset. In addition, Kristine shares how leaders can find balance and avoid burnout, and her secret recipe for success. A great episode, streaming everywhere now.

Apple Growth Partners Kent Office Updates

It has become too common that we try to come off a certain way at work, or as leaders, feel pressure to “match” our personality to the role. As a result, we often feel depleted, begin losing interest in our work, and fail to genuinely connect with our teams.

Practicing Authentic Leadership

It has become too common that we try to come off a certain way at work, or as leaders, feel pressure to “match” our personality to the role. As a result, we often feel depleted, begin losing interest in our work, and fail to genuinely connect with our teams.

Ep96: Food Insecurity in our Community

In today’s episode, Jess Morgan of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank joins Chuck & Brittany to discuss food insecurity in our community. Jess shares how the pandemic has impacted both the problem and the donations, as well as how businesses can help. An great episode, streaming everywhere now.