According to a U.S. Census Bureau study in 2016, millennials are about to become the nation’s largest living adult generation. With millennials taking up a large part of the workforce, it will only be a matter of time before they also begin to move into leadership roles. The term, “millennial” no longer represents the teens and young […]

Powerful, Decisive, Analytical, Driven When you ask someone to list important leadership characteristics, these words come to mind. One key characteristic is missing from this list, however. In fact, it may be the *most* important one: Self Awareness. Why is Self Awareness Essential for Leadership? A leader can excel in their field, build an impressive […]

Your most important management responsibility is to achieve team goals. As you know, in this current business environment where team members regularly resign or call in sick, the organization frequently changes direction, or budgets are slashed without warning, achieving goals isn’t an easy task. And yet it must be done. The most effective way to […]

It’s much simpler to continue doing something that is recognized as positive than it is to learn from one’s mistakes and change behavior. Therefore, if you want someone to continue doing good work, you will need to acknowledge what was good work. Providing recognition and rewards is a fun part of your job that will make everyone—yourself […]

At the core of every great leader is the desire to inspire and motivate those around them. And when you’re on the leadership team in a company, your tenure depends upon it. Inspiring and motivating is easier said than done. It takes more than a motivational poster or a stern reminder to inspire your employees. […]