Insights on 360° feedback and leadership development
There are countless articles dedicated to employee engagement and for good reason. Most of the time, disengaged employees are either looking for another job opportunity and/or have mentally quit their current job. And while some of the employee engagement jargon…
“Sure thing.” “Not a problem.” “We’ll start that right away.” “Yes, my team can take care of that.” All those are frequent phrases heard in the workplace. When something urgent comes up and needs to be taken care of as…
We live in a world of customization. From finding the best features and apps for our cell phones to selecting the toppings on our ice cream, we continually find ways to customize items to fit our individual needs. It’s no…
Some people choose a career path almost purely based on one idea – to avoid working with numbers on a daily basis. They prefer working with the people side of business rather than the numbers side. That’s all well and…
Good judgment will produce good decision making. Sounds fairly simple, right? So, how come smart leaders make bad decisions? All of us are required to make decisions every day – some decisions are just small and harmless, others are more…
We’re in the middle of summertime, the temperatures are reaching 100 degrees, and many people are daydreaming about their pools and upcoming vacations. It is not a secret that summertime months can lead to sluggish productivity, and even you, the…
Fourth of July is just around the corner, which marks the day for many people to show off their patriotism through fireworks and BBQs. To keep up with a patriotic theme, I sought out to write a blog article about…
When Anthony Weiner recently resigned, he became just another political figure who had to step down from a leadership position after demonstrating toxic behavior. It seems that every year there is some sort of scandal involving politicians, which is why…
You might not want to sit down for this. A new study warns that sitting for prolong periods – even with exercise – is extremely hazardous to our health. Sure, new health studies are released almost daily, but this one…
Who is your favorite sports coach? Well, if you’re a manager, you might want to pay closer attention to their leadership skills. The role of the manager is evolving, and coaching skills are becoming necessary for managing and leading in…