Insights on 360° feedback and leadership development
We are creatures of habit, so when a change is introduced in the workplace, whether it’s a new product line or company restructuring, it can be met with fear from employees. Still, in order to remain competitive, companies must change,…
Happiness is often an emotion that is taken for granted. Managers, in particular, are not usually the happiest people in the workforce, especially because it’s hard to be completely satisfied as the boss. After all, the more pleased you are,…
News about jobs and the economy changes on a day-to-day basis, but the reality is we’re still living in somewhat difficult times, and as result employee perks have been reduced or cut to help save costs. So in essence many…
Some people are born risk takers. Others simply play it safe. When it comes to leadership, however, risk-taking should come with the territory. Why is risk-taking an important principle of leadership? Before we answer that question, let me give you…
When Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL, the sports community was sadden that he would miss the rest of the playoffs. Rose is one of the best in the NBA, but he’s also a team player, and…
In the current era of layoffs, mergers, acquisitions, and budget cuts companies were quick to implement spending cuts across the board to solve short-term spending issues.
Nevertheless, companies cannot afford to ignore that the global business climate is increasingly challenging and more competitive than ever. And it is no secret that long-term competiveness lies in a company’s leadership.
To help leaders grow and fulfill their roles as efficiently as possible many companies have a renewed focus on leadership development, according to a poll by the Southern Methodist University Cox Executive Education.
The poll of about 100 corporate HR practitioners and leaders reveals that nearly all (98 percent) anticipate maintaining current levels or modestly increasing spending on management training in 2012.
Effective communication skills will always be crucial for leaders. However, some leaders might not realize how the timing of their decisions is just as important as the message they communicate. Leaders are called on to make decisions in a timely…
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…