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 […]
Think about the last time you learned something new. Whether it’s picking up a new language, mastering your programming skills, or brushing up on a hobby like cooking or carpentry, learning us usually straightforward. You watch an instructional video or take a class and then keep practicing until perfect — at least good enough where […]
At some point, even the most passionate and hardworking entrepreneur gets pulled away from their business. Maybe it’s because they’re taking a much-needed vacation. Or they’re traveling for work to attend a conference or meet with some important. Regardless of the reason why you’re out of town, this can be extremely stressful. On one hand, […]
Even if you didn’t grow up reading comics, I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For me, I’m amazed at how they’ve been able to weave together a connected universe so well. It’s a feat that many other franchises have attempted and failed to do. The Marvel characters remain larger than life; they’re fun […]
The success of a business is rooted in great leadership. And when leadership is lacking, the future of an entire company can be put at risk. Bosses should be motivating, relatable, transparent and aware—these are the traits of today’s most effective and successful business leaders. When leaders err on the side of narcissism and perfectionism, […]
Regardless if you’ve been in a leadership role for decades or just recently become a leader, you have what seems like the weight of the world on your shoulders. Whether it’s putting out fires, motivating your team, or achieving positive outcomes — the only way you’ll be successful is by avoiding these eight disastrous leadership […]
There are common threads that all strong and great leaders share. The threads will follow along a trail of self-awareness, being able to communicate consistently and clearly, and genuinely caring about their team. But, one area that is often not mentioned — but is ever present — is focused. When a leader has focus, they’re able […]
I don’t know about you. But, my favorite part of a new year is the new reads I get to consume. Besides helping me unplug, books are the best way for me to become a more knowledgeable, inspired, and motivated leader. While there is no shortage of fantastic leadership books already available, here are the […]
Running a business and managing employees effectively is no walk in the park. And whether you’re managing a team of 20 or a business of 20,000, leadership and team management are always the most important elements of a successful business. Because stellar leadership trickles down to excellent, happy, and productive employees, which in turn create […]
