Guest post by Nick Sonnenberg, author of Come Up for Air There are a million and one things you have to do in a day. And with a million and one things to do, it’s easy to get bogged down and feel like you’re not making any progress. Your time is also limited, so you must use the little hours that you have for work that matters. That’s why efficiency is key when it comes to … [Read more...]
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How to Foster Workplace Friendships that Boost your Bottom Line
Guest article by Shaara Roman As humans, we live for connection. In a world where it can be easy to feel alone, having friends gives us an uplifting sense of belonging… which is quite literally necessary for our survival and our ability to contribute meaningfully to society. Loneliness is widely considered as one of the biggest health concerns of today. Beyond affecting … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create Collaborative Culture as a Leader
By Lisa Steingold Every leader knows that collaboration is the key to success in any business. But collaboration doesn’t just mean working together; it means harnessing the power of the sum of the parts. It’s this alchemy that produces increased productivity, more significant innovation, and problem-solving ability. “No one can whistle a symphony; it takes a whole … [Read more...]
Essential Skills That Will Make You A Great Manager From Being Prepared To Having Fun
Guest article by Frank O'Connell I’ve had a five-decade career leading some of the country’s most respected brands from Reebok to HBO Videos, Gibson Greetings to Indian Motorcycles. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to be a great manager who can motivate employees and maintain their trust. Preparation, authenticity, and having fun are among the most … [Read more...]
The Key to Truly Understanding What People Are and Are Not Saying
Guest article by Chris Heller When you talk to another person, you can never be 100% sure what they mean, what they are saying, and not saying. But there are methods you can use to get a better understanding of what they are trying to communicate. Here are some techniques that may help you. Pay Attention to Body Language and Facial Expressions Body language and facial … [Read more...]
The Beginning of the Leadership Journey
Guest article by Mark Rapier Congratulations on your first supervisory position. It makes the beginning of your leadership journey. Learning to lead people and help them achieve more than they thought they could is an exciting adventure. To get the most advantage from this opportunity, there are two things you need to do: Know the Definitions The first is to understand the … [Read more...]
Five Surefire Steps for Achieving Any Goal in Your Professional or Personal Life
Guest article by Bill Murphy, author of Thriving in the Storm Everyone knows that setting goals is essential for success, but actually achieving those goals can seem daunting. I’ve learned – through my success in the mortgage industry, my athletic accomplishments, and the coaching I do to help others – that there are five essential steps for reaching your goals. These … [Read more...]
Finding Unstoppables
Guest article by Alden Mills All great teams are made up of people with complementary skills and strengths. You may not think of your analytical proclivity to manipulate spreadsheets as a superpower, but if we worked together, I would be the first to acknowledge it. Spreadsheets give me hives. OK, maybe not, but I do get in a panic just at the thought of dealing with them. … [Read more...]
What Role Do Emotions Play in Leadership? More than you might think!
Guest Article by Reiner Lomb Conventional wisdom says emotions have no place in business or leadership. This is a fallacy. Emotion-based leadership skills empower you as an emerging leader to grow your influence and increase your impact. While there is no consensus on a single definition of emotions, there is consensus that they affect our behavior. How Emotions Affect … [Read more...]
What Is Transformational Leadership and What Does it Require?
Guest article by Grace Lau There are as many different sorts of leaders, just as there are different sorts of teams and personality types but ultimately, the ability to manage change is at the heart of all great leadership. In this brief outline, we’ll take a look at what transformation leadership means and how to do it well. What is Transformational … [Read more...]