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A leader has more demands on their time than they can possibly fill. It can be easy to get caught up wanting to do everything yourself. It just seems easier than having to spend your time showing someone else what they need to do. Delegation skills are not something that always comes naturally. You want … Read more
The Pomodoro technique is a simple method for helping you keep your focus for a short period of time. It encourages short sprints of maximum focus followed by short breaks to keep your energy levels high. There are several different methods you can use to keep track of your focus sprints. The original method used … Read more
When it comes to keeping employees engaged, benefits can go a long way. Sometimes a competitive salary is not enough. The Insured Retirement Institute found that only 27 percent of baby boomers are confident that they will have enough money to last through their retirement. If you can help your employees support their retirement planning, … Read more
Studying the characteristics of great leaders is useful because it allows us to define the traits that contribute to a leader’s success. There are several leadership styles and there is not one style that is better than another. However, in studying the qualities of successful leaders, patterns start to emerge. Think back to leaders … Read more
We sometimes hear stories of people who despite the odds, break out from the negative cycle that plagued them and often their family for years. Their story aims to inspire us because it holds as a reminder that anything is possible if you just keep moving forward. One such story is of Eric Thomas, who … Read more
So many people and companies start projects with great intentions inspired by so much creativity. It is not starting projects that are complicated. It is the ability to walk the project till the end that counts. That’s why so many companies have started the Agile Kanban System for better project management. I remember once working … Read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first four years. Companies that start with the right mindset and resources improve their chances of not only surviving but also thriving. The key to success for start-ups in the first year of business is to succeed with … Read more
You often hear people claim how busy they are. How many of those people are productive? In fact, “busy” should not be what you are aiming for. Racing to check off as many things off your to-do list is not a measure of productivity. Productivity is about being effective and utilizing time management techniques to … Read more
It was great to collaborate with Jennifer Davis on her blog. Jennifer is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the international business of Leyard and also serves as the vice president of marketing and product strategy at Planar Systems and Runco International. The original post can be found on Jennifer Davis’ Blog. As a leader, one of our most … Read more
Throughout my career in retail, it was easy to measure the results of my efforts. Key Performers indicators were always available to guide me in the areas I needed to prioritize. Those were tangible results. Then as a leader, there are other results that are just if not more important. Leadership effectiveness could be measured … Read more
Video has become one of the preferred ways to get information. Websites such as Udemy are offering online courses where participants can get education on a variety of topics at their convenience. How can companies leverage the power of video training for more complex topics where one on one instruction is needed and one-way communication … Read more
Millennials represent an increasing share of the workforce and a growing number now occupy senior positions. They are no longer tomorrow’s leaders but the leaders of today. How businesses connect and engage with this growing workforce is important for employee engagement. According to a Deloitte Millennial Survey, two in three Millennials expect to leave … Read more
Guest Post By Jennifer Davis, CMO of Planar and Leyard In every organization, there are those that are identified as key contributors to the success of the business whether they have exceptional technical skills, great relationships throughout the company and with customers, or a track record of delivering results. We often call these “high … Read more
Is there an App for that? Nowadays, no matter which industry you are in, chances are your consumers are expecting you to ease the transition between what you have to offer and the end user. Applications are a great tool that is becoming a vital step to your customer relationship management. However, building an app … Read more
If only things were as easy as setting a goal for yourself and then taking the necessary actions in order to achieve them. Life is not a straight path. It has winding roads and several detours along the way. Your ability to stay on track despite the obstacles determines your chance for success. The problem … Read more