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,…

We’re in the middle of the holiday season, which in addition to being dubbed the most wonderful time of the year; it should also be called the most disrupting time of the year. Between worrying about gifts, attending holiday parties,…

We have all had bad bosses at one time or another. You know, the leaders that make you dread coming into work and are a constant source of your complaints. While you probably were more concerned about how the leader…

The 360 feedback process involves collecting perceptions about a person’s behavior from those around them. The feedback comes from people who interact routinely with the individual receiving feedback such as the person’s manager, peers, and direct reports. The variety of…