Legendary film critic Roger Ebert once said, “I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” And, from my own personal experiences, I couldn’t agree more. The first example that comes to mind was a former boss. I learned a lot from him on how to be an effective leader, and I greatly respected […]
Teamwork makes the dream work. You’ve probably heard that phrase before. And, even though it’s honestly cliched and a bit corny, it’s 100% true. After all, teamwork promotes workplace synergy, unity, communication, trust, and innovation. It also fosters a positive culture where everyone can speak-up and learn from each other. Additionally, teamwork increases efficiency and […]
Are you being held back from being productive? For millions of professionals, productivity is an elusive concept that seems out of reach. But for others, efficiency and output are part of the natural ebb and flow of daily life. The question is, what separates people in the latter group from those in the former? What […]
“The home office is the worst of both worlds,” says productivity and organization expert Lisa Zaslow, CEO and founder of Gotham Organizers. “You’re not at home just watching TV, and you don’t have the excellent office resources and environment of being in the office.” Still, it’s a reality for 3.9 million U.S. employees or 2.9 […]
When it comes to any business, there are many mandatory tasks that can be beneficial to growth but also burdensome in terms of your time. If you feel like you’re being pulled every which way then welcome to the club. Running a business requires a lot of work, effort, planning and time on your end. […]
Communication is a skill that all successful leaders need to acquire and maintain — not just in business, but also life. Having the ability to speak in a calm, concise, and clear manner will help your team be able to do likewise. Sharing your vision, goals, and expectations is only one piece of the puzzle. […]
As a business owner, you have long-realized the power of personalization when interacting with your customers. However, personalization has become increasingly popular when it comes to employee incentives. You can treat your team as different but equal; customizing employee incentives. Worker preferences. As noted in a report published by Deloitte, “organizations are missing an opportunity […]
Turns out, the saying goes, “fake it ‘til you make it,” may not be so far-off after all. In fact, there are a number of simple hacks you can try to quickly boost your IQ. And after a long summer soaking up the sun, it’s not a bad idea to take a few extra steps […]
When starting a business, it probably makes the most sense to use a hierarchy when structuring your business. After all, it’s your idea, so you why shouldn’t you be running the show? There’s also evidence that hierarchies are preferred since it makes it easier for people to understand relationships within an organization and determine where […]
0If you’re an introvert like me, the idea of having a virtual team may sound fun. It has its perks like more flexibility and room for a better work-life balance. However, having virtual team members does also come with its own obstacles and challenges. More and more small businesses are going with a virtual team […]
