management

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it’s not personal, it’s business” more times than you care to remember and each time you have likely cringed and wished that particular piece of jargon made it on the ‘do-not-say’ list for the year. In theory, it sounds like it makes sense, right? After …

Emotional Intelligence was first defined by Psychologists John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey, as “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions”. Although not a new concept, I’m predicting ‘Emotional Intelligence’ will …

A lot of business leaders seem to think that the only carrot they need to dangle in front of their staff is a green, made of paper, and has a picture of a deceased President on it. However, recent studies (and likely your own experience) have shown that money isn’t …

The term ‘engagement’ has gone from the holy grail of the marketing plan to a source of headaches for your management team. Getting any of your stakeholders to truly invest attention and precious time in your brand is crucial to becoming relevant to that person’s psyche and ultimately your business …

Elle Marie Hair Studio opened its first salon 9 years ago in the Pacific Northwest after attending Summit Salon Business College—which gave them a firm foundation from Day 1. Now, with three full-service salons and plans for the fourth, the family-owned and operated company is providing a culture that values …

You’ve heard the term, but it’s an important differentiation between ‘manager’ and ‘leader.’ The new employee much prefers to be led rather than managed as well, so the separation of concepts can make the difference between constantly hiring and solid employee retention. Infograph by Acrasio.com – Click to Zoom

Mental and physical health can significantly impact your employees’ performance at work. This is even more true for the hair and beauty industry, where your clients’ perception of your business is created primarily by the interaction between the client and the service provider. Investing in a healthy workplace is proven …

Many employers in the salon industry are finding value in developing a “swinging door.”  What is it?  The strategy or belief that if employees leave and return, it can create a positive experience for both the employee and the salon! Our industry has an incredible range of opportunities for cosmetologists/barbers. Let’s …

As the director of technical and business development for Zano Salons, Sara Aikens’ biggest challenge is communicating a consistent message to employees at the salon’s four locations surrounding Naperville, Illinois. With 150 employees to motivate, manage and support, Aikens knows the best way to communicate with each one is through …

It might shock you to learn that the term “millennial” applies to one-third of the U.S. population, according to a report released by the White House. A term used loosely, “millennials” refers to anyone born between 1980 to the mid-2000s and represents one of the most diverse generations in history, …