Most of us are feeling scared and uneasy right now. Uncertainty, worries about our health, our loved ones, our jobs and more are causing many of us to lose sleep at night. However, Karen McGregor, author of The Tao of Influence: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders and Entrepreneurs, believes some good can come out of this ordeal. "Now is the perfect time to dissolve fear-based … [Read more...]
How First-Time Leaders Can Effectively Manage a Crisis
This is a guest post by HARRY HUTSON and MARTHA JOHNSON. Being a new manager or a first-time leader can be a wild ride. Some days your heart is in your throat with trepidation, and on others it is bursting with the pride of accomplishment. Day-to-day responsibilities and task assignments are in your face. No time for what-ifs, strategic thinking, or long-term … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Build a Winning Company and Culture
By Eric George, MD, founder of ERG Enterprises. Every leader faces the challenge of knowing how best to motivate their team. How do you inspire your workforce to become truly engaged and take charge of what they do? How do you build an organization and a culture that creates an ownership mentality? Because when that happens, you unleash your organization’s potential. In my … [Read more...]
Becoming a More Positive Influence: Are You the Villain?
This is a guest post by Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, and researcher. Judging by the plethora of Marvel and DC Comics movies that come out on a regular basis, we are a society that is enamored by heroes. But, in order to have heroes, you have to have villains, right? If you are anything like me, you have … [Read more...]
Become a More Humble Leader
The late Zig Ziglar once said, "Humility will open more doors than arrogance ever will," and we couldn't agree more. When you stay humble, you are open to other's ideas, you are willing to accept and improve your weaknesses, and you realize that nothing is permanent, so you work hard to stay in your position. Being an exceptional leader requires that you continue growing … [Read more...]
The Key to Making Better Decisions
You work in the real world, a messy place filled with exceptions, complications and people. When you are making decisions in real-world organizations, you must factor the following into your decision-making process, if you want to make the best decisions: The relative urgency of the decision. How fast must it be made? When the urgency level is high and you need to get on … [Read more...]
6 Secrets for Building your Confidence
As a leader, your confidence will take a hit at many times throughout your career. You will feel especially vulnerable early on in your career. When that happens, use these ideas to give your confidence a boost: Look at past success The best source for building your confidence is your past. Survey your entire life for successes. It doesn’t matter if those successes are in … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget This Resolution for 2020
2020 is almost here, and we have another opportunity to build new skills and improve weaknesses. So what should you focus on this year? According to Andrew Sobel, creator of the masterclass Building Relationships That Matter, 2020 should be all about developing strong relationships. Why? Because when you can't make real connections with others in the workplace, you struggle … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Shopping List for New Leaders
When I look back on the Christmases of my childhood, I have lots of fond memories. I remember when I got my Hot Wheels track, all shiny and orange (the loop-to-loop was amazing). I remember when I got my rock tumbler that I wanted so badly (but barely used). I remember my electric football game (with the Joe Namath action figure). I remember my slot hockey table (and how … [Read more...]
Is Your Culture Strong Enough to Keep People Onboard?
How is your company culture? If you don't know the answer, it may be time to take a look back at 2019 and figure out what you should change for 2020, says Deb Boelkes, author of The WOW Factor Workplace: How to Create a Best Place to Work Culture. "In a strong economy, people have their pick of good jobs. If your culture is one of disengagement and toxicity, your most … [Read more...]