Empowering and leading others to do and be more.
Jobseekers are understandably concerned about making a good impression during the application and interviews processes. They will invest a substantial amount of time tweaking their resumes, practicing their responses to common interview questions, and obsessing over their choice of outfits for the big moment. In short, they want to have as much control as possible … Read more
Motivate Employees by Unlocking Potential Your company has a vision — perhaps this vision is bold and cutting edge, bound for greatness, or perhaps it’s a little more modest, simply filling a need in the existing market. But it’s a vision nonetheless, and you are determined to see it fulfilled. However, your employees may … Read more
There used to be a time when it was popular to focus on one’s intelligence, attaching I.Q’s to successful people as a reason to explain their success. Then, Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer coined the term “Emotional Intelligence” in 1990 describing it as “a form of social intelligence that involves the agility to monitor … Read more
In order to become consistent in leadership effectiveness, leaders must first work hard on their own personal development. They must first challenge themselves to become more before expecting it from their teams. When I graduated from University, I thought my school days were over. I was always ambitious and quickly learned that in order to … Read more
Today, both customers and employees expect much more transparency from businesses than before. Employees want to work for companies who have the right values and customers are more loyal to customers that they can connect with. Employees want to work for businesses that they trust and customers want to shop with companies they trust. Transparency … Read more
When you think about your productivity, what normally comes to mind? Chances are you are thinking of ways to schedule your priorities, your systems and maybe even your habits. However, there are many things that can impact one’s productivity, including the fact that a clean office can improve productivity. A messy, unsanitary office leads … Read more
Think of the best leaders that you have worked with, what common traits do they have? Chances are, if you poll a room of people and ask them that question, you will find that there will be similar answers with similar leadership qualities. Leadership is not complicated, but it is not easy. With the title, … Read more
Tired? Feeling you have little to no energy to do what you would like to do? Before you answer, “I don’t have time”, ask yourself this question. What are you choosing to spend time on instead? You are always spending your time on something, and it’s your choice on what that something is. … Read more
When looking for your next generation of leaders, it makes sense to cultivate the widest pool you can manage. So why, when thinking about the future, do so many executives limit their options? In fact, when trying to find future leaders, companies tend to fall into three common issues: Current leaders overvalue job performance, … Read more
Whether you’re a Business Owner, CEO or Entrepreneur, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for your long-term success. Consumers have choices and what they will tend to choose more frequently are the brands that they can identify with or recognize. The Nike check-mark or Apple logo are easily identified and are great examples … Read more
If you were to think of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, it’s likely that people such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates would instantly spring to mind. They are all male, of course, but there are plenty of enormously successful and influential women who have made it big in the corporate world, even … Read more
One of the most important planning any organization should invest in is in a Leadership Pipeline. Succession planning is the process where you ensure that you will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared. The more Senior the role, the more important succession planning becomes. In fact, one of … Read more
At times, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many HR, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish. Building a solid workplace investigation can prove valuable, as the information you may uncover can help build a case to protect your business’s … Read more
There are many obstacles standing in the way of productivity for the modern office. The rise of smartphones and social media. Endless emails. And perhaps worst of all — the pointless meeting. You know the one. The one where nobody knows how to use the conference call equipment. The one where you spend … Read more
It can be easy to make a bad hire. You need to fill a position urgently and you haven’t been getting quality candidates. So, you opt for the next best thing. The best of what is available now. You think short term solution without reflecting on the costs of a bad hire. Managers have three … Read more