Empowering and leading others to do and be 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
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