Ben’s Tips
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: No is the Second Best Answer
We all want to say yes, but don’t underestimate the power of what Ben calls the second-best answer: no! In this tip, Ben explains why he’d rather get a “no” over no answer any day: Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Onboarding During the Pandemic
How do you #onboard a new team member when most of your company is working from home? You bring the office to them! See how we make new employees feel like part of the team even when we’re apart. Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: No and Hell No
If you asked Ben 6 months ago if he would allow remote work, he had two answers: “no” and “hell no!” Now, if you ask is Team Markens successful working from home, he has two answers, “yes” and “hell yes!” Why the change? Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: It’s Fun to Do the Impossible
What’s the most fun you have at work? For Ben, it’s doing the impossible! We’ve found that with the right combination of technology, #strategy, and optimism, you can surprise even yourself. Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Practice Patience — Immediately!
Is your “hair-on-fire” mentality driving you or your team nuts? In his most recent tip, Ben discusses the importance of practicing patience—immediately! Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Mathmachicken
Ben shares the legendary Mathmachicken in this week’s tip on the power of humor in virtual team-building! Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Bourbon and BS
How do you stay in touch while socially distant? Ben used to meet with his friends for “Bourbon and BS,” but now they’ve moved the fun to Zoom! Just goes to show how we can stay close even when we have to be apart. Watch now: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Associations Matter
Now, more than ever, we see the importance of associations. They have the power to connect and support communities even when life doesn’t go as expected. Helping these great organizations keeps our team motivated no matter what the job brings. What inspires your team? Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Culture & Rituals
Ben shares how his team is promoting culture and maintaining rituals virtually. Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Virtual Connection
Social distance doesn’t have to mean emotional distance. Our President, Ben, reflects on fostering togetherness while working remotely. Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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