It sounds obvious. Nevertheless, improving your leadership skills will positively impact your organization. Is this still true if you aren’t a boss or supervisor? Are you still capable of leading? Yes, without a doubt. This is known as peer leadership. In fact, many of these pear leader traits can be learned by anyone, primarily through […]
Being successful in business generally requires you and your team to remain productive and use time, money, and talent efficiently. And it is especially important as we adjust to new ways of living and working. To recognize, motivate, measure, and improve productivity, leadership often plays a critical role. As a leader, you can develop professional […]
Taking the time to think strategically can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. Time demands are constant, and taking a long-term view can be difficult. Many surveys back this up, with one revealing that 96% of leaders surveyed did not have enough time for strategic thinking. Additionally, Jane Sparrow conducted a LinkedIn poll of her […]
The power of influence cannot be underestimated. After all, regardless of where you work or your professional goals, gaining more influence in the workplace is essential for success. For instance, when you gain influence on a team, you can work together more efficiently. You can earn respect and appreciation if you’re in a supervisory position. […]
Getting ahead in today’s competitive world means striving for excellence. In order to achieve excellence, a work culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high standards must be fostered intentionally. Wiaht that said, here are the key steps to building an organization of excellence. 1. Clarify your vision and values. Building a culture of excellence begins […]
It’s common to feel stressed during the holiday season. In addition to your daily responsibilities, you must also review your year-end checklist, which is a formal list of tasks you set at the end of the financial, business, or calendar year. Additionally, there are managing time-off requests and balancing life outside of work, such as […]
Countless things can distract business owners and leaders from their primary roles. Often this is to drive sales and push their company forward. To succeed, however, you must manage and guard your time well. The key is not only getting everything done but also avoiding burnout and feeling satisfied and accomplished at the end of the […]
Focusing on your primary responsibilities, like driving sales and moving your company forward, can be a business owner or leader struggle. Because of this, it’s crucial to manage your time well. Does this mean you need to get everything done? Nope. That’s not realistic. Instead, at the end of the day, you feel accomplished and […]
When you’re hiring, your initial instinct might be to build your company full of people pleasers. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to have people who are more than willing to help? You probably also like the fact that your new hire wants to explore new opportunities and they are extremely reliable. If you’re fortunate, […]
What separates great leaders from disastrous ones? Depending on the offending habit, you’ll find there isn’t just one answer to that question. In most cases, employees will list mistakes like failing to set goals, bullying others, trying to do everything on their own, and resisting change — and even being unkind. But, effective leaders are […]
