FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas (March 22, 2016) - A software developer in Minnesota has landed a new, high-paying job after his coaching session with Steven Fies, President & CEO of ThinkPlanLaunch. Like many millennials, he had previously struggled to find a great job that matched his abilities. In fact, he was working in an entirely [...]
Employee Ownership Culture Development Developing an employee ownership culture has many benefits and advantages. It increases productivity, innovation, and leadership in the workforce. This kind of culture can thrive in the corporate world and in the small business world. By empowering employees with a means of achieving ownership, your organization can rapidly change from an uninspiring [...]
Power and Influence in Leadership Power and influence in leadership is an important topic for managers and executives. They are constantly under pressure to lead their teams to success. Getting to the end goal is no easy feat. When you are dealing with multiple people there are many factors which can lead to undesirable results. [...]
Intrinsic Motivation and Driving Forces Intrinsic motivation is the primary internal force that causes a person to act. It's at the core of a person's thoughts, decisions, and actions. Understanding intrinsic motivation is critical to maximizing your own productivity. Furthermore, understanding the intrinsic motivation of others is crucial to motivating and leading people. We used to refer to intrinsic motivation [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas (March 9, 2016) - A small business in Los Angeles, CA has boosted first quarter sales over 10% since hiring ThinkPlanLaunch last year. The owners of the business, a young couple living in Orange County, CA, hired Fies to conduct a week-long business audit during September 2015. Their business has grown steadily over [...]
7 Traits of High Performing Teams High Performing Teams are Purpose Built High performing teams aren't built in a day. It takes a lot of effort to build one from scratch. In this article we explore the 7 traits of high performing teams so that you can start to form your own. By building a top [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas (March 7, 2016) - Steven M. Fies was awarded an Emotional Intelligence Specialist certification (CPEQ) today from TTI Success Insights. Fies is the President & CEO of ThinkPlanLaunch and directly engaged in consulting the firm's clients. This certification reflects his knowledge of emotional intelligence and enables him to administer, analyze, and debrief TTI's Emotional Quotient™ assessment and related [...]
