Reputation management has become essential for finding a job. Recruiters used to base their decisions on word of mouth and your resume. Now they have the internet as a tool to research you. All of your social media, from LinkedIn to Facebook can be found with the click of a button. This may work … Read more
Whether you’re a teacher-leader, vice principal, school administrator, or district superintendent—leadership development is more crucial than ever. Where can education leaders find specific resources that address their needs? Look to Concordia University-Portland’s Leadership Development Resources, a section on the College of Education website highlighting useful tools and content that focuses on the challenges facing today’s … Read more
When you think of a powerful female leader – the words passion, strength, and wisdom likely come to mind. Whether women are breaking gender norms in a male-dominated industry or simply asking for the raise they deserve, female bosses everywhere are breaking the glass ceiling. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is leading the pack. As the … 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
As consumers, we’re pretty aware of constant deals and promotions that target us so accurately it’s almost scary. For example, have you ever been online shopping and left an item in your wishlist or cart, and a day later received an ad and/or discount for the same item? It’s no coincidence. Companies artfully … Read more
Employees are your most valuable asset, and if you want your business to thrive, you need to find and hire top talent. However, despite the different channels that you can use to identify and get in touch with the right people for the job, it can’t be denied that there are various challenges that you’ll … Read more
Let’s talk money goals. What are yours? If you have a big, audacious financial goal, it can seem overwhelming — maybe you’re wondering how you can keep yourself motivated, or how to tackle the goal in the first place. What if there’s a fun way to do it that also gives you the … Read more
When it comes to bad situations, preparation is key. Knowing what to do and how to react in a multitude of potential circumstances can be the difference between giving up and getting up. For example, understanding how to deal with a layoff before it occurs means you will be able to deal with the unfortunate … Read more
If your team doesn’t work like a well-oiled machine, you won’t get much done. It’s easy assigning tasks to individuals, but things can get complicated when multiple personalities try to work together. Yet, most projects and tasks require a team of people who fit together like puzzle pieces. The results are much better, people are … Read more
To achieve cohesive success, it’s crucial to know how to communicate successfully with coworkers. While everyone has different strengths, it’s likely that those that are working well in certain positions fall into a particular communication style. By being able to assess the communication style of each employee, you will have a better chance of “speaking … 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
Pexels From time to time, you will be asked to construct a presentation for your job, for your personal aspirations, or perhaps for something else entirely. If you have yet to give one of these talks, you’re likely going to start quaking in your boots. People fear the idea of public speaking more than they … Read more
Whether this is the year that you have promised yourself that you would become completely debt free or treat yourself to a vacation, you have to take action in order to meet personal financial goals. Sometimes, getting the motivation to change your financial outlook requires more than just going and getting a second job. In … 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
Modern business owners should always be looking for ways to make their company more eco-friendly. It’s a big concern for a lot of consumers these days and people are increasingly making their purchasing decisions based on the environmental responsibility of companies. If your business isn’t eco-friendly, you’ll struggle to compete. One of the areas where … Read more