The latest from John Pettit

Feb 9, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

4 ways to be a better listener

If you have ever read anything that I have written, there is a good chance you have heard me mention communication. Communication is key in any business or work relationship, ...

Feb 8, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

5 ways you can be on top of your budget

Be realistic Keep going over budget on certain things? Maybe you didn’t allot enough money in those areas. If this is the case, try and find a happy medium ...

Feb 6, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 keys to productive disagreements

In the workplace, there are always differing opinions. This is a good thing. If your team doesn’t disagree with each other, it’s probably dysfunctional. Disagreeing can lead to ...

Feb 2, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

4 things leaders should do differently in 2017

Zoom in on the big picture For your team, it’s great to have a big picture vision at the end of the road, but make sure you don’t ...

Jan 31, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

How to deal with feeling unappreciated at work

Keep calm When something is bothering you in an office setting, it can be really frustrating. Try your best to remain calm and collected, and if you feel yourself reaching ...

Jan 30, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

4 less-obvious reasons you’re unpopular at work

Nobody in your office likes you. You’ve tried to figure out why. You’re not dishonest or arrogant. You aren’t rude and you don’t act inappropriately. You’...

Jan 26, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

4 smart ways to spend your tax refund in 2017

We just looked at the advantages of filing your taxes early, so here are some smart ways to spend your money once you get that tax refund. Pay down credit ...

Jan 25, 2017 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

5 ways to get your team to buy-in to new ideas

Share the vision If you’re making changes, there’s obviously a reason for it, so don’t keep your employees in the dark. Be open about the changes that ...