Empowering and leading others to do and be 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
The healthcare industry continues to be a very challenging and sometimes stressful environment. A leader within healthcare will need to ensure that processes and tasks are done efficiently and hospital models are learned correctly. It seems as though the industry itself is going through a progressive change as technologies and systems develop and new skills … Read more
In the current competitive climate of business, retaining employees is the key to success. If you want happy and productive employees, you have to put in some effort to make them feel welcome and appreciated. It’s not as difficult of an endeavor as you might think, there are a few secrets here and there that … Read more
Millennials and Gen Z’s are often stereotyped as lazy by the older generations. However, according to a study by corporate HR advisor Bruce Pfau, evidence have shown that “employees of all ages are much more alike than different in their attitudes and values at work,” with analyst Amanda Kreun also saying that both millennials and … Read more
Every employee working at your workplace – from a simple technician to a richly experienced manager expects you to recognize his/her work and appreciate the efforts he/she puts in day after day for the success of your business. Employee recognition and reward is a process through which employers or business owners make a conscious effort … Read more
The ability to think creatively is essential within all areas of life. Creative thinking allows us to conjure up new, innovative ways of doing things, and this has proven to have a strong impact on business results. An obvious component of marketing and design, creativity spans beyond departments like these, well into internal strategies. For … Read more
Image source: Unsplash One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is the idea that it’s, somehow, a trait and not a skill. You see, while it is true that this comes more naturally to some, great leaders are not born, they are made. There are certain abilities, that make one into a great leader … Read more
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash When it comes to getting a promotion it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything you can be noticed in the eyes of your management team. With so many other people fighting for the higher positions, it’s easy to see … Read more
If you want to hire the best team for your business, it’s vital to make a good first impression. Especially if you’re competing for top talent in an in-demand marketplace, the hiring process is as much an interview for the company as it is for the candidate. That’s why it’s to important to deliver a … Read more
Making learning more fun and entertaining leads to much better engagement and knowledge retention. This is why educators are increasingly implementing gamification into their learning programs, be they classroom-based or online. Gamification means adding game-design elements to learning. Those include points, badges, levels, leaderboards, and even simulations that are just like video games. … Read more