End of the year, beginning of a new one. This means time for reflection, looking back at what has been accomplished, and taking time to make new resolutions. As you look back at your year, I am sure you will find not only lots of accomplishments and successes to celebrate, but perhaps also a few mistakes and wrongs that have not been mended. We always think of the times in which we could have done something more, something else, something better. That one opportunity in which we could have said something or reacted differently, that one decision we were not brave enough to make but should have made, the one employee that needed support and appreciation and we didn’t...
Read MoreSome of the biggest issues that leaders face today are burnout, stress, and overwhelm. Leaders must do so much with limited resources, while keeping up with technology, managing a virtual and global workforce that spans multiple generations, and do it all in an incredibly volatile economy. For all of these reasons, leaders can benefit from a tool that keeps them focused on what really matters. The Leader’s Dashboard is a simple one-page tool that summarizes the most important things on the leader’s plate. It includes a succinct summary of: - The organization’s vision. - The organization’s purpose and mission. - Values. - Strategic edge....
Read MoreWant to increase engagement and productivity in your organization? Easy! Thank your people more. Obviously, running around the office saying thanks to everyone left and right won’t alone help solve the issue completely, but doing it the right way can help you start creating a more positive environment in which employees are more engaged, productive and invested in what they do every day, driving better results that could be seen all the way down to the bottom line and all the way up to the smiles on your employees’ faces. The workplace ranks last among the places where people express gratitude at all levels. It is also known that employees who feel appreciated, have a...
Read MoreSo you have a boss. Mostly everyone does. Some people out there will even argue that actually everyone has a boss. Maybe you are a boss yourself, or you want to be. Either way, you probably already know that bosses have many responsibilities and a lot is expected of them. These expectations come from different levels, and employees are no exception. Employees tend to demand a lot of their bosses and that is obviously the way it should be. Employees want their bosses to help them be successful, to support them, to give them direction, to look out for them and give them praise. But, in many cases, these expectations come from a one-directional way of looking at the...
Read MoreWomen make great leaders, there’s no doubt about that. We are capable of bringing unique qualities to the meeting table; from fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships and building consensus to thinking comprehensively, being creative and having great intuition. Even more, we are resilient and we don’t accept no for an answer, when our mind is set on something we go for it until we achieve our goal. Whether you are in top management, middle management, non-profit, community work or own your own company, each position has a leadership role, and therefore the opportunity for you to be successful and make a positive impact. The key is to become a leader that...
Read MoreFeed them. Give them new experiences. Understand the growth they’ll bring you. If you want keep that ‘right hand man / woman’ working at your organization, keep on reading!
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