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“When it comes to change, people don’t want a fire lit underneath them. They want a fire lit within them.”  ~ LISA BODELL

 

 

Dear Readers, Community, Friends,

 

How’s your AQ (Adaptability Quotient)?

 

When I recently listened to this TED talk, my ears perked up, especially being from Western North Carolina post-hurricane Helene, where we were asked to pivot most of our societal functions all at once.

 

When assessing someone’s AQ, Natalie Fratto asks “What if” questions like, “What if your main revenue stream were to dry up overnight?” to gauge a person’s ability to understand the layers of the dilemma posed, take stock of their toolset and create multiple solutions to a big problem.  She also includes how one's ability to unlearn and explore play key roles in adapting to change. 

 

With the ever-increasing pace our world is experiencing with technological advancements, Fratto says AQ is the most desirable quotient (instead of I- and EQ) today. Have a listen ...

 

3 Ways to Measure Your Adaptability – and How to Improve It

Natalie Fratto

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Companies typically resist change

Another inspiring talk. Click here to hear Lisa Bodell of BigThink explain why.

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This is the 64th issue of Platinum News! Written by Julie Miles, her passion is to act as a liaison between the Platinum team, their wonderful clients, and the community – striving to tell their stories, and make meaningful connections that fuel everyone’s purpose. Have a story to tell? Contact Julie here. 

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YOUR ONBOARDING CHECKLIST: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING A STELLAR FIRST IMPRESSION

First impressions aren’t just for interviews. Building stellar rapport is essential as your new teammates find their footing. It’s well supported that onboarding is the most important step in the employee journey. This is your chance to make a great first impression, ensure a seamless transition into new roles, and create long-term employee engagement and brand loyalty.

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THE 7 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT

The economy changes, technology changes, your workload changes, and your customer base changes. No matter how much you wish you could stay in the same sweet spot indefinitely, it’s a given that your small business is changing all the time. Whether you are a business owner or an HR manager, you need to be ready to adapt to change so you can stay competitive in today’s economic and technological landscape. Change management is the process that can help you and your small or medium-sized business navigate change effectively.

 

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Greetings!

 

I hope you all had a great summer. I was grateful to spend a lot of time in the outdoors, attend music festivals, and make special memories with my family.

 

As we approach the fourth quarter, I hope you have some time to spend in our beautiful outdoors to rejuvenate your energy in this busy time of year.

 

As always, know we are here to support you.

 

 

Warm regards,

Michael

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