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March 17, 2023One of my favorite movies from many years ago (2006) was The Pursuit of Happyness (Will Smith) which is based on a true rags-to-riches story of Chris Gardner. Smith stars…The Important Skill of Public Speaking
March 2, 2023I have always been outgoing and talkative, but speaking in front of a group of people wasn't always easy. Whether it was 10 people or 100, the butterflies were there. …Emotional Intelligence Explained
February 24, 2023What is Emotional Intelligence? According to Mental Health America, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. There…The Work of Leaders: A Brief
February 17, 2023Leadership has been studied for centuries and has been proven very difficult to grasp what makes a “good leader”. Trait theory examines personality traits that identify important strengths and tend…What is a Workplace Personality?
February 10, 2023Many people have found they do not really understand their work relationships and colleagues. They may have found themselves in conflict with others and not sure how to handle it.…Why Corporate Responsibility is Important
February 3, 2023With X5 Management’s ongoing business success, it continues to be vitally important that we give back to our community and continue to be good corporate citizens. We have done that…Why Customer Retention is so Critical
January 27, 2023So many businesses work hard to find new customers to sustain or grow their business. The reality is that it is harder and takes more effort to find new customers…The Advantage of Facilitation Led Training
January 20, 2023So much of what we do these days is online. Even school children spent some time doing their schooling online during Covid. Is this an advantage, or is it a…How to Save on Employee Training Costs
January 9, 2023Now more than ever, investing in and training your employees is key to future business success. Having said that, it has always been key! Regardless of a global crisis, pandemics,…The X5 Management Team Reflects on 2023
December 30, 2022What’s possible in 2023 with Focus, Will, and Capability? - Mike Mack 2022 was a busy and very productive year for the team at X5 Management. There were many…