Welcome back to APT Insights! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH Work culture and morale plays such an important role in the workplace! Majority of the time, it’s a representation of how a leader is treating and respecting their team. Watch this video of Michael C. Bush as he shares his insights into what makes workers unhappy and how it can change with fostering satisfaction. LISTEN Listen to Brene Brown and Barrett Guillen’s conversation about how they have created “brave spaces” with their teams.…
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APT Insights – April 2023
Welcome back to APT Insights for the April 2023 edition! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH Do you ever find yourself in ‘default mode’? Try taking a step back and fold some laundry, wash your dishes, even do some yard work. While doing mindless tasks, your brain is actually doing the most work! “Boredom truly can lead to brilliance.” If you like the video, check out the book Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive & Creative Self by Manoush…
APT Insights – March 2023
Welcome back to APT Insights March edition! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH Great Leadership Starts With Self-leadership Be a “listening leader”. Leading by example points to great leadership. In this video, Lars Sudmann discusses self awareness, self reflection, and self regulations. LISTEN Finding and Telling Your Leadership Story Brené Brown and guest star, Doug Conant, discuss the new book he co-authored with Amy Federman, The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. They go on to the topics of…
Why Do We Need Metrics?
Nearly every business owner or manager we speak with is aware that tracking their company metrics is important. Yet many are failing to do this consistently or failing to utilize them properly. As therapists, we have been educated and trained to track our patients’ progress by measuring strength, range of motion, endurance, and various other objective measures. So why are we not making sure to do the same for our business? In our experience, there are a wide range of challenges that lead to this. Before we get into the challenges of utilizing metrics, let’s talk about why we should do it in the first place. Why Metrics? By definition, metrics are a standard for measuring or evaluating something. We…
APT Insights – February 2023
Welcome back to APT Insights! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH How to Start Changing an Unhealthy Work Environment Does ‘backbiting’ affect your workplace? Take time to watch this TEDx Talk by Glenn D. Rolfson as he explains how to turn your office around if you notice this happening with your employees. There’s no room for negativity and toxicity in 2023! LISTEN How to Create a Positive Work Environment “In a business setting, to create a positive experience for your customers, it starts with…
How to Evaluate your Business
“When you stop growing you start dying.” American writer William S. Burroughs is credited with this quote, and we couldn’t agree more! The quickest way to fail or fall behind is to flip on the auto-pilot switch. When we start businesses, we create a business plan. We put down all of the things we hope to achieve and how we intend to achieve them. However, if all we do stick to that original plan, without continuously re-evaluating the progress and making necessary adjustments, we have a much higher likelihood of falling short. You must continuously take a deeper look and evaluate your business, your employees, your obstacles and your opportunities to put yourself in a stronger position. SWOT Analysis In…
APT Insights – January 2023
Welcome back to APT Insights! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH A great video to share with staff while onboarding new employees or during a staff meeting! Ask your staff to provide examples of how they can demonstrate active listening to your patients as well as coworkers. LISTEN This song is sure to bring a smile, foot tap, and head bob! Bonus points to those of you that recognize the beginning as a familiar intro. READ 7 Rules for Job Interview Questions That Result…
2023 Kickoff – A Letter from the Founder
Happy New Year! I hope the new year is starting on a strong, positive note for you. I don’t know about you, but I am happy – ecstatic even – to welcome 2023! It brings a new set of possibilities and potential – an opportunity to set a list of new goals. The start of a new year is also a time to reflect on the past year. I believe my level of enthusiasm for the start of 2023 is a direct response to seeing 2022 come to an end. Last year was a lot for me personally, and I know for many others as well. It was filled with wins and losses, joy and sadness, growth and steps backward.…
APT Insights – February 2022
Thanks for joining us for another issue of APT Insights! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth sharing. Take time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds. Take the insights a step further, and incorporate them into your everyday life. This month, you will notice that we have data at top of mind. Business management is our specialty, and business analytics help us use key performance indicator (KPIs) to gauge where businesses stand and make plans to meet set goals. WATCH We don’t have to be data scientists to understand or appreciate data. This TED Talk offers honest and tangible advice…
APT Insights – January 2022
Happy New Year, and welcome back to APT Insights! APT Insights is a monthly blog post where we share content that we have seen, heard, or read recently and think is worth passing along. We hope you take some time to watch, listen, and read some of our recent finds! WATCH 3 ways to measure your adaptability — and how to improve it, a TED Talk by Natalie Fratto A key indicator when it comes to success isn’t only intelligence or charisma. Adaptability matters too. If you’ve never heard of an “adaptability quotient,” you’re not alone. This quick TED talk introduced the concept and introduces a few ways to test and improve yours. Ask What If questions! Don’t be an…