What kind of leader are you? And is your approach ideal for every workplace situation? Headway Capital set out to answer those questions, and organized their findings in this fantastic infographic, that not only offers you key insight on your leadership style, but more important, explains when that leadership style may not serve you or your employees well. Check it out, and … [Read more...]
Why All Leaders Should Think Like a Four-Year-Old
This is a guest post by Shay Howe, co-founder of Lead Honestly. During a recent family visit, my four-year-old cousin beat me in a game of "Guess Who?" ... well, beat doesn’t begin to describe what happened. He destroyed me with ease. I could say it was because we were playing a new version of the traditional game where you guess animals, food, clothing, or other objects … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: 11 Ineffective Leadership Styles
Our goal on the Bud to Boss blog is to share advice you can use to manage your employees in a way that maximizes their (and your) potential. At times, we have to take a deep dive into the types of behaviors that hurt their (and your) chances of success. This post is one of those. This infographic, put together by the folks at Colonial Life, details some of the worst leadership … [Read more...]
7 Ways for Leaders to Successfully Navigate the Unknown
Few things are certain in this world. When you take over a leadership position for the first time, you undoubtedly will face a world of uncertainty. Everything from how to motivate your team to how you will hit your goals is essentially unknown when you first take the reins. But it's not necessarily a bad thing, says Julie Benezet, author of The Journey of Not … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Management Tips from Old St. Nick
You can learn a lot from the jolly man in the red suit. Check out this fun infographic from the folks over at Taskworld to learn some tricks of the trade from arguably December's hardest working and most productive man. … [Read more...]
New Leaders: Adopt a Cinematic Approach to Drastically Improve Presentations
This is a guest post by Ted Frank, author of Get to the Heart. I’ve seen people, specifically new leaders, struggle with presentations. As they try to explain complicated diagrams and metaphors, their confidence and credibility drain as they show stock-photo slides to a bored audience. The problem? Their storytelling. But there’s a storytelling method that works for real … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Cost-Effective Perks to Attract (and Keep) Top Talent
2016 is quickly coming to an end. As you finalize your plans for next year, don't forget to think about how you will attract new employees and retain the ones you have throughout 2017. After all, your employees are your greatest asset, and few things are as important as successful recruitment and retention when it comes to building a high-performing team and … [Read more...]
Unproductive Team? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
This is a guest post by Scott MacDonald, CEO and author of Saving Investa: How An Ex-Factory Worker Helped Save One of Australia’s Iconic Companies. If your team does not seem to be reaching its potential or achieving its goals, here are some hard questions to ask. Do you have the right talent? Some employees are more talented than others, and you may need to upgrade … [Read more...]
5 Lessons For Achieving a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Happiness
Personal happiness is an afterthought – if it’s a thought at all. But that’s the wrong way to look at things, says Scott MacDonald, a seasoned CEO and author of Saving Investa: How An Ex-Factory Worker Helped Save One of Australia's Iconic Companies. “Hard work absolutely is important, but I’ve met plenty of people who worked hard and never made much money or achieved … [Read more...]
[Infographic] The Workplace is Changing: Do You Know What Employees Want?
Do you really know how to motivate employees and keep them engaged? YouEarnedIt surveyed a large group of new hires and tenured employees to gain insight on what drives them at work. See their feedback below, and then commit to making the types of changes that will help your employees reach their full potential. YouEarnedIt creates award-winning employee recognition and … [Read more...]