Empowering and leading others to do and be more.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the way companies and recruitment agencies search for talents. From a focus on hard or technical skills, the emphasis is now on soft skills. These skills of the future demonstrate a candidate’s work ethic and overall character, playing a significant factor in how well of … Read more
Employees in your company work hard, so they deserve to be recognized. When employees work in an environment that they feel doesn’t appreciate their work or successful results, they might start to look for a position at another company or slack off in their work. To prevent either of these things, you should consistently recognize … Read more
When it comes to maintaining productivity in the workplace, you need a team of hard-working, efficient, and loyal employees. Ideally, your company wants to protect the star employees who keep your company running like a well-oiled machine, but that can be difficult to guarantee. While every small business experiences some degree of turnover, or … Read more
When an athlete wants to perform at their highest level, they train harder than even they thought possible. When a leader wants to improve his skills and inspire those he leads, what steps can he take? One of the many tips is to read as much as possible on the subject of leadership. There are … Read more
Although Millennials are officially the largest age group in today’s workforce, they are joined by coworkers from the Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Generation Z groups. Though this diverse mix of ages is great for creative thinking and new ideas, it can also present issues for HR managers and business owners. People with such vast … Read more
One of the most significant challenges human resources professionals face is balancing the needs of the company with the care of its people. Creating standards for productivity isn’t just about encouraging the employees to stay on task, but also how the business can improve. To be more productive as a human resources manager and … Read more
The obstacles someone is facing trying to navigate the modern business world are very different than the challenges our parents had to overcome. The dynamics that the market requires now, the high standards and the shift in culture are impacting everyone. Our environment is changing, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it is … Read more
A good leader can spell the difference in a company’s operations—from motivating employees to making quality and even overcoming workplace obstacles. But what makes a good leader? A good leader stands out through their strong values and dedication to continuous improvement, allowing them to back up their management styles and be effective at their … Read more
Some people are natural-born leaders who possess traits like charisma and decisiveness that seem second nature. Others must learn these traits as they progress in their career, filling in the personality gaps that keep them from leadership greatness. Fundera, a small business resource site, has prepared a graphic with the 7 traits of great leaders that … Read more
Remember the last time someone told you what a great job you were doing? You felt all warm and fuzzy inside like you could conquer the world. (No, really think about it, and savor that moment of triumph.) That’s why it’s so important to recognize employees’ efforts and to appreciate them for a job well done … Read more
Pixabay. CCO Licensed. It’s not realistic to expect employees to work like robots. However, you should expect your employees to focus most of their time on their work (after all, that’s what you pay them for). If you’ve noticed that your staff are slacking, it could be time to provide some much-needed motivation. Here … Read more
Image Source: Pxhere Introversion and extroversion are often poorly conceptualized. These personality types aren’t defined by being shy or outgoing. They are instead about where you derive your energy. Introverts find their energy from being in their own thoughts. Although leading may come second-nature to extroverts, introverts may find things a bit more … Read more
As family vacations pick up and the sales season slows down, most businesses fall victim to a phenomenon dubbed the summer slump. The slump describes the decrease in motivation and an increase in distraction in the office from June through September. As a manager, being mindful of different times of the year and how … Read more
In 2019, gender shouldn’t still be considered as a factor when it comes to whether a person would be a great leader or not, rather than the person’s leadership skills should be dependent on their individual personality and strengths. But, in many cases, women are still not encouraged as much as their male counterparts when … Read more
You may think the road trip you have planned is just that – a trip that’s all about driving from one destination to another. But taking a trip along the road is the perfect opportunity to build up your leadership skills. Whether you already spend much of your time in a leadership role or are … Read more