Kurt Blazek

Self-awareness is a complicated skill for just about everyone. You might think you have a wonderful sense of humor, but your wife begs to differ. And you probably assume you’re doing the best job you can as the leader of…

I’m sure you have come to the conclusion that tension and stress is unavoidable, and it is a fact of life in the workplace. While there are health concerns that can arise if one gets too frazzled, stress will always…

Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Have you ever looked at the clock and wondered where the time went? If you’re a manager, I’m sure you think there are just not enough hours in the day. Time management seems to be one of those…

The recent signing of Peyton Manning to the Denver Broncos and the trade of Tim Tebow to the New York Jets, bring up an interesting scenario that can be compared to various leadership styles in the business world. For example,…

Alright, let’s be honest – giving feedback is not the easiest task for some managers. They might feel feedback is not only confrontational, but can be pretty awkward. Many managers might think feedback is about criticizing their staff, and so…

When you automatically hear the word persuasion, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  Is it a political ad full of propaganda? Perhaps you think of the Jane Austen book, “Persuasion”. Or maybe you automatically consider persuasion is…

Many leaders are applauded for their big-picture thinking style, which does make sense. As the leader, you are responsible for inspiring others and thinking of new and innovative ideas for your business. Big-picture thinkers tend to be more creative and…

Many people think assertiveness and aggressiveness are the same quality, but they are mistaken. Aggressiveness is more about making decisions with no concern about how it can impact others, whereas assertiveness is when you ask for what you need, but…

Happy 2012! It’s a New Year, and some say this can bring a fresh start for individuals, and leaders are obviously no exception. Whether you’re the type to make a New Year’s resolution or not, you should take a step…

We mentioned in our last blog article that businesses still need to be productive during the holiday season, and employees shouldn’t mentally check out just because the radio is currently playing holiday songs. And it’s up to you, the leader,…