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The Profit Leak Blog
What team issues are costing you — and how to fix it.
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Spring Cleaning Your Team: What 8 Weeks of Data Actually Swept Up
We spent the first two months of the year doing something most companies never do. We slowed down and looked at the actual mechanics of team performance.
13 hours ago2 min read


The Recognition Muscle: Why Being Seen Is a Business Strategy
Think about the worst boss you ever had. You already know where this is going.
Feb 173 min read


New Year, New Muscles: The 7 That Actually Build Your Bottom Line
Here's what nobody's talking about in their New Year content blitz: Your team doesn't need another motivational keynote, trust fall exercise or happy hour. They need to train the muscles that actually make you money.
Jan 65 min read


The Grinch Had a Point: Your "Holiday Cheer" Mandate Is Toxic Positivity in a Santa Hat
Every December, leadership sends the same message: "Let's finish strong! Stay positive! End the year on a high note!"
Dec 16, 20256 min read


The High-Five Muscle Most Leaders Forget
In volleyball, when a player shanks a shot or serve, their teammates don’t roll their eyes or walk away. Instead, they walk over, slap hands, and move on. In the NBA, when someone clangs a free throw, their teammates still line up to give them a high-five. Why is this important? Because recognition isn’t just about celebrating the wins . It’s about reinforcing belonging, effort, and resilience—especially when someone misses. Now let’s flip to the workplace. How often do lead
Sep 16, 20253 min read


One Team. Many Plays. One Goal.
In American football, offense and defense play very different roles. But no one questions they’re on the same team. They wear the same...
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Apple Watch for Teams: Sync Your Team Metrics, Boost Your Performance
Imagine every person on your team was wearing an Apple Watch — not to track their steps or heart rate, but to measure things that...
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Want 147% Higher Earnings: Easy!
In my 25 years of founding and growing companies, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of investing in culture. The return...
Feb 12, 20242 min read


The 4 myths of Town Halls... and the formula for success.
In today's remote and hybrid work environments, town halls are more important than ever for driving alignment, transparency, and...
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Employee Motivation 101. It starts with this!!
Speaking to various managers out there about what they are doing to drive high performance with their teams, is not surprisingly mixed....
Oct 2, 20232 min read


The Bonus Revolution: Time to Ditch Individual Bonuses?
In today's world, nurturing a cohesive and growth-oriented environment is vital. At SKOR, we have always advocated for bonus programs that prioritize company performance over individual achievement . Ie, company goals need to be achieved before anyone gets any bonus. Through this approach, we have seen companies grow their bottom line almost 30% over previous years by implementing such an approach. Here's why this approach can engage your company culture and elevate your team
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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