Empowering and leading others to do and be more.
Your business needs a lot of resources in order to be successful — from the inventory you carry to the facilities in which you store them. Yet perhaps no resource you could have is more vital to your success than the people you employ. A highly motivated and engaged workforce can do more to build … Read more
Emotional intelligence is a fantastic gift. It makes you sensitive to the feelings of others, gives you the ability to harness emotions and allows you to use your own emotions for good. We’ve all interacted with someone who has a low emotional intelligence. It’s really frustrating, right? When you tell them you’re struggling with … Read more
There are only a few dozen companies that spend more than $1 billion on advertising each year. Though one could argue that their money is well-spent, given that these companies are among the most widely known brands in the world. It’s not surprising to learn that AT&T, McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble and General Motors are … Read more
Employee training is an investment worth making. Forty percent of employees who receive poor training leave their position within the first year. Although there is a cost associated with training, statistics prove that it is even more expensive to leave training out of the onboarding process. Turnover costs greatly outweigh training costs. It’s challenging … Read more
Do you think that your productivity reflects but a fraction of what you are really capable of? If so, this infographic will be of use to you. Now, there is no need for self-deprecation. Recognizing your shortcomings is a promising beginning. After all, progress is always made one small step at a time. … Read more
In a perfect world, leaders would have all the tools available that they need to ensure their team has consistent success. We don’t live in a perfect world. If we did, we probably wouldn’t need great leaders. Markets are inconsistent and resources are limited. What do great leaders do when they are lacking resources? … Read more
The Sales Department of any organization is one of its most important. They usually are the last contact between the employee and your company. They also are the main drivers of top line sales. If your sales team is not solid, it won’t matter how good you are at cutting costs. There are many … Read more
One of the biggest costs a company can incur is the cost that comes through Turnover. There is the cost of the disengaged and often unproductive employee, the cost and time of finding a replacement and the cost of onboarding the employee. Employee recognition can go a long way to reduce this Turnover. According … Read more
Why has Game of Thrones captured the hearts of so many? For me, it started with the novels and continued on through the HBO series. I think that we can all see a part of our struggles in one of the characters. Their journey can be a metaphor for some of our battles, losses and … Read more
One of the biggest disservices that we do as leaders is not taking the time necessary to develop our teams. One-on-One’s can be a broken system, with direct reports often believing that the whole experience just feels like a “check this off my to-do list” type of process. Do we still need One on Ones? … Read more
Meetings…. Do they really need to be done? Meetings can be a drain. It is rare when you hear people joyfully talk about the meetings they need to attend. Usually, discussions around meetings are more complaints about how unproductive they are. A waste of time. You especially don’t want to add a daily huddle. Despite … Read more
Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service, and lower turnover rates. If you treat your employees as if they were your best customers, they will become loyal brand advocates who are more engaged with your customers and your business … Read more
There are several leadership traits that we each display. Combined, these traits make up your leadership style. No one style is the perfect style. Through trial and error, you hope to learn from what works and what doesn’t. That is the beginning of being a true leader, understanding who you are. If you have … Read more
Do you find it difficult to stay on task when you’re working? Do the words improving productivity leave a bad taste in your mouth not because you don’t want to know how to achieve it but because you have failed so many times at attaining it? Is getting yourself psyched up for long stretches of … Read more
What I enjoy the most about Leadership Blog Roundups is how you can quickly summarize great tips and strategies all in one single post. This roundup is all about sharing leadership and personal development strategies to help you become a more effective leader. Tony Robbins Says This One Trait Shared by Gates, Jobs, And Branson … Read more