| November 21, 2007 | News for association and chamber leaders |
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- Evaluate supervisor, too, if employees aren't performing well
Before letting go of an employee who appears to be losing his or her edge, take a look at the competency and leadership of the manager in charge, and the mood and atmosphere of the department in general. If there is a pattern of multiple employees not performing, it may be a sign that there is an inept leader at the helm. This article details six common traits of ineffective managers. CEO Strategist
(11/13) 
- Persuade through motivation
Motivation is a big part of persuasion, and people are motivated by two things -- a desire for something or the fear of loss, an expert says. Persuasion also involves showing people that by helping you, they can obtain more of what they want. Entrepreneur magazine
(11/2007)
- Workers: Employers don't address stress issues
As many as 94% of workers with medical benefit coverage report that their stress level affects their job performance, and 36% say it affects their productivity, according to a recent study. The survey found that 52% of the workers felt their employers failed to work out stress or behavioral health issues with the employees. Occupational Hazards
(11/5)
- Gender communication differences apparent in "he-mail," "she-mail"
E-mail is not exempt from the differences between the way males and females communicate, and certain gender patterns can be identified in e-mail, an expert says. For one thing, men's e-mails tend to be terse, while women's e-mails tend to be detailed. Advice for men includes making sure to respond to e-mail with at least one full sentence, while women are advised to avoid becoming too personal in their missives. American City Business Journals
(11/5)
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Poll: Do you plan to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday?
Look for the results from today's poll in the Editor's Note section of next week's U.S. Chamber SmartBrief.
 | Yes, I am flying or driving to an out-of-town destination. |
| No, people are coming to my home. |
| I just plan to relax. |
| I have to work! |
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- South Carolina expected to take action on immigration
With no agreement on immigration policy at the federal level, South Carolina's General Assembly is expected to pass a state immigration-reform bill when legislators reconvene in January. Some business leaders, including Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce President Brad Dean, say they feel immigration laws should be federally mandated. The State (Columbia, S.C.)
(11/16)
- Marriott CEO: Visa processing delays hinder U.S. tourism
Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, J.W. Marriott, chairman and CEO of Marriott International, said the time it takes to apply for and process a visa is prohibiting the U.S. from gaining a bigger share of foreign visitors. Using China as an example, Marriott explained that the U.S. received less than 1% of the 34 million Chinese travelers who ventured abroad last year. Travel Weekly
(11/16)
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- AH&LA warns members to watch out for meth production in motels
Following a television report investigating methamphetamine labs in motels, AH&LA has issued a notice to its members warning of the potential problem. Some signs of a meth lab include unusually strong or sweet odors, in addition to items that are used to mix the chemicals that create meth, such as empty antifreeze containers and camping-fuel cans. Travel Weekly
(11/19)
- ANLA to offer "mini-MBA" in landscape management
The American Nursery & Landscape Association's Master's in Landscape Business Management Program, geared toward owners and managers of small to midsize landscape firms, will be introduced Feb. 7 and 8 in Louisville, Ky. "There has long been the need for a program to help small to medium-sized companies gain a better understanding of business management," said Marcus vandeVliet, president of MV consulting, who will be teaching the course. "Many owners can directly control their companies when they are small, but as they grow a more structured process for understanding financial and operational performance is required." Lawn & Landscape
(11/13)
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It's time to wake up to climate change
On Dec. 5, the Senate will try to move the Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill through committee and to the Senate floor. According to The Washington Post, this bill will require a wholesale transformation of the American way of life. If this bill becomes law, 3.4 million Americans will lose their jobs. American GDP will decline by $1 trillion, and American consumers will be forced to pay as much as $6 trillion to cope with carbon constraints. View the new U.S. Chamber video OPPOSING the Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill.
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Enroll by Nov. 30 for Winter Institute, help yourself to hearty ideas
This Thanksgiving, Institute is whipping up cutting-edge coursework for chamber and association executives, a heaping side of networking with your peers, sprinkled with high-caliber and inspiring instructors -- all served at the nation's premier program for professional development in the nonprofit industry. Enroll online for Winter Institute, Jan. 6-10 at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Reserve your place at the table by Nov. 30 and give thanks for the early enrollment pricing. For more information, visit the Institute Web site.
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Poll results: Has your organization been bitten by the green bug?
 Last week's poll question asked readers if their organizations have been bitten by the green bug. - 65% said yes, we have started making more environmentally friendly choices.
- 17.5% said not yet. The green trend is still too new for us to invest in.
- 17.5% said no. We don't have any plans to make the green transition.
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