One of my cousins recently reached out to me for advice. He wants to start his own photography business. For the time being, it has to be a side hustle until the business takes off on its own. So far, so good, I told him. Here is what to do when you don’t have a […]
Several factors can influence the success of your business. But, from my experience, none are more important than having a collaborative team. A study from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) found, “those high-performance organizations are up to 5.5x more likely than lower-performers to incentivize individual, team, and leader effectiveness in collaboration.” Here is how […]
Empowerment defined is the “authority or power given to someone to do something.” The explanation may not sound all that important. But, for your team, empowerment is vital. Here is how to empower your team through data. As noted by The Wharton School, empowering your team creates a toxic-free environment where micromanagement is discouraged. It […]
It’s no secret that outsourcing work to contractors can save your business a lot of time and money. But outsourcing relies on a dubious assumption: that your contractors are as productive as your full-time team. Like all employees and employers, freelancers sometimes need the motivation to stay productive and on task. But it can be […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just wake-up and have a productive day without having a plan? It sounds liberating. But that’s just not how it works. I mean, it’s like building a house. You need a plan to determine the necessary materials if the foundation is sound, and the steps required to assemble […]
I know that you have a packed schedule. But, take a minute and think about who you hired the people compromising your current team. Don’t make this any more complicated then it has to be. Do this small activity when you’re taking a break, walking around the workplace, or meeting with your team one-on-one. Here […]
Although it’s been a buzzword for the last several years, businesses have relied on analytics, at least since the Industrial Revolution. More specifically, it was during the late 1800s when Frederick Winslow Taylor introduced the first formalized system of business analytics in the United States. But here is the future: People Analytics. The future will […]
Are you that boss? You know the type. The one who is lurking over their employee’s shoulders? The leader who is always questioning every move they make? Pestering them with useless progress reports. And never seeming confident with the work of their employees. Here is micromanagement that drives employees crazy, but ten times when it’s […]
There will be times in life when you choose to keep certain information to yourself. For example, let’s say that a doctor informs you that you may have a serious illness that could require surgery. You’ll have to undergo a series of tests to determine if this is the right course of action or not. […]
Mentoring may not always be at the top of your mind. But, scheduling free time isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary. After all, taking a break from your grueling schedule makes you happier, encourages self-care, boosts your creativity, and gives you something to look forward to. Most importantly, when you find time for mentoring, you choose […]
