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GreenSquareAccord has announced receiving 254 nominations for their Gold Star Awards, describing this as an impressive 42% increase over last year’s entries. However, this claim seems somewhat underwhelming, especially considering their workforce size and the upcoming expenditure for the awards ceremony. To put this in perspective, with an employee base ranging between 1,000 and 5,000, the 254 nominations represent only about 5.08% to 25.4% of their total staff. Last year’s nominations, calculated to be around 179, indicate a low participation rate. Moreover, it is important to note that these nominations are solely from staff members, with no input from customers or residents. This exclusion is disheartening, particularly considering the crucial role that customers and residents play in the organisation’s operations. Their feedback and recognition would provide a more comprehensive and authentic measure of performance and service quality. When considering the costs associated with organising and hosting an awards ceremony, including logistics, venue, awards, and lost productivity, one must question the efficiency and impact of this exercise. The expenditure seems extravagant and not necessarily reflective of broad recognition across the organisation. Given these figures and the lack of customer/resident involvement, it's crucial to consider whether the awards genuinely enhance morale and recognition or if they simply serve as a costly tradition with limited reach. In light of these numbers, the resources allocated to the Gold Star Awards might be better invested in more impactful employee and customer engagement initiatives, or better yet spent making the homes of their residents safe, warm and dry.

Who Will Take Home the Title?  The excitement is building as we get closer to our annual awards night! This year, we’re celebrating some of the best in the business with titles that recognise grit, growth, freedom, and everything in between! Here’s a sneak peek of the categories our finalists are up for … 👀 ✨ High Roller - Who has achieved the biggest profit growth and shown exceptional profitability?  🔧 Time off Tools - Who’s successfully transitioned out of day-to-day operations to focus on the big picture?  🌴 Freedom - Who’s mastered delegation and enjoyed the most time away from their business without missing a beat?  💪 True Grit - Who’s overcome every challenge thrown their way with resilience and determination?  📈 Most Improved - Who’s demonstrated the most substantial growth across all areas of their business?  🤝 Coaches Choice - Who do our coaches believe embodies the spirit of collaboration, growth, and contribution?  🚀 Rookie of the Year - Which newcomer has shown rapid development, hitting the ground running?  🌟 The Integrated Tradie™ of the Year - Who exemplifies our philosophy of building a sustainable business that supports both personal freedom and professional success?

What are your core values and do you live by them every day? We literally live by them and use them on a daily basis. My business partner and CEO Erik J. Olson recently started the Core Value Awards here at our companies. Each quarter he sends out a handcrafted award to each team member that was voted by their peers. Not picked by management or the owners. Voting happens via kudos points on a daily basis which is unique on its own (< Ask me about how we do that) Our core values are Transparency, Quality, Urgency, Winning, and Passion. How do you work yours into every day?

Ask any sales or marketing professional… Launching new products and building new territories is not easy. Over a year ago my husband, Dean Peaple , joined this company to launch a new division of window coverings. Through operations and production challenges, changes in leadership and the minimal marketing support common with ‘startups’ - my husband never gave up! I have watched him be tenacious and creative, using common sense, guerilla tactics, and teamwork- always finding a way. I know the road is long, - and I admire my husbands patience and perseverance. When you work hard and see a reward with a Win like this- you have to celebrate! Most of us are so busy doing the work we do- we forget to take time to celebrate the wins. It’s as easy as 123… 1. Take a moment to reflect on your wins 2. Be proud of your accomplishments, 3. Share your gratitude with those that helped you achieve your goals. Celebrate the Wins!

Celebrating Our Q3 Top performing team! 🏆 Today marks a special moment as we gather to recognize our top performers. ✅ But here's the truth: every single one of you is a winner in our eyes 👏 📍Q3 taught us valuable lessons - both in our successes and areas for growth. 👉As we look ahead, Q4 shines bright with new opportunities for us all. 📈 📍To our incredible teams: 1️⃣ IMFND - You're the foundation of our success 2️⃣ Oligence AI - Your innovation drives us forward 3️⃣ A.S Growth - You're propelling us to new heights Your collective efforts are the heartbeat of our expanding group. Together, we're not just growing - we're thriving! 🚀

Celebrating Success: Our Path to Winning Top Awards Experience the thrill of award recognition in our journey. We discuss how winning prestigious awards boosts team morale and the importance of celebrating achievements together, including a fun pub outing after. Join us as we share our passion for excellence! #AwardWinning #SuccessStories #TeamCelebration #Motivation #PublicRecognition #CheersToWinners #PositiveVibes #CommunitySpirit #BusinessSuccess #CelebratingAchievements

Bring it on, Evel Knievel When I was eight, I owned a black Raleigh BMX Burner and dreamed of being Evel Knievel. My older brother, aka my “stunt planner,” had one job: to make sure my stunts went off without a hitch. We lived next to a steep hill that led to a construction dumping ground scattered with bricks and mortar—perfect for the daredevil event we had in mind. I was ready for the stunt of my life (back then, helmets weren’t part of the plan). Off I went, leaning in hard, swaying from side to side, momentum burning in my nostrils. Ahead, I saw what looked like a 40-degree angled ramp—and it was. That was as far as my BMX went. My bike stopped. I didn’t. Moments later, my “stunt coordinator” appeared, breathless, looking down at me with fear in his eyes, praying I was still alive. I was. He helped me pick up the bike, and we headed home for supper. That’s just how things went back then. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I’ve relived this moment many times in my life. During leadership meetings, I’ve charged forward without pausing to consider the consequences of my words and actions, leading my team headlong without realising the potential impacts; like my childhood stunts, these moments taught me the hard way: personal growth and success come when I choose balance over excess. True growth requires us to pause, consider the impact, and focus on thoughtful, intentional action rather than impulsive leaps.

☀️ Summer is over – get back to work everyone …and get ready for Award season! 🥇 Awards are a great way to put you, your team, your services and your successes in the spotlight, and you can tap into the Empire’s expertise to put your business firmly in the mix. 🏆 Let’s get that trophy on the shelf! #awards #awardseason #businessawards

Had an amazing breakfast with a friend and mentor— he’s an RVP that still personally produces because he enjoys helping the “right client.” We chatted about titles and how everyone has different perspectives about them. We chatted about ideal clients in both of our spaces. (We’re in different industries.) We chatted about the feeling of validation and the sense of accomplishment you get after closing a deal. It made me realize, that I too, enjoy the same thing. Winners like to know they’re winning. How do you know you’re winning? And even further— How does your team know they’re winning?

In this article from Captive International’s 20th anniversary issue, Guy Carpenter’s Rob Collins, Managing Director and Captive Segment Leader, and Rick Hartmann III, ARe, CPCU, Senior Vice President and Captives Sales Leader, discuss how Guy Carpenter has been forging relationships and building business in the captives sector for more than 20 years. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3PrHzUn