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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,… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
The Booth Company (TBC) celebrates 40 years of helping managers and executives become better leaders. Headquartered in Boulder since its founding by Dr. Daniel J. Booth Ed.D, TBC currently serves leaders throughout the world in many of their own languages. This is a long way from its beginning in 1972 as a one-person university-town consultancy.
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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.