Leadership skills are important for any professional, regardless of their specific industry. That’s because someone who displays strong leadership skills is more likely to perform well in their current job and even advance their career path. Furthermore, it will help you become more respected among your peers and colleagues. Consider the following tips for […]
Read More »Letting You Go: How to Not Lose Yourself When You Fire Someone
The current economic repercussions from the global pandemic have left businesses and organizations all over the world struggling financially. It has even forced them to take a closer look at their budgets and make cuts just to stay afloat. While terminating an employee may be entirely necessary, it isn’t always an easy thing to do. […]
Read More »Know Your Team: Keeping it Personal Enough to be Professional
One of the most important aspects of being a good leader is truly knowing and understanding your team. In order to be a leader, people must follow you and this begins with a commitment to really taking a vested interest in your employees. Knowing your team and showing appreciation for their contributions helps to create […]
Read More »Building Trust in Team Management
Trust is the foundation for building strong teams, creating positive work environments, and producing results. A team without trust is not a team. If you have ever worked in an environment without trust, you probably experienced people who were unreliable, disloyal, dishonest, and inconsistent in their work habits. This can be a highly stressful and […]
Read More »Know How They See You: Tips for Changing Your Stereotype
Do you get the feeling that people have the wrong impression of you at work? Maybe your team sees you as arrogant and demanding even though you see yourself as confident and encouraging. It can be frustrating when others don’t see us as we intend. It can also be confusing at times to understand others’ […]
Read More »Leading with Compassion: How to be a Flexible and Understanding Manager
The traditional approach to management typically involves a “You do as I say” approach whereas the employee must comply or risk being reprimanded in some way. The hope with this style of management is that the punishment will teach the employee a lesson that helps them perform better in the future. Some managers, however, are […]
Read More »Top Tools to Help Remote Workers Stay Connected with Your Team
Today, more than 4 million people work remotely, and these numbers are only expected to rise as more and more companies continue to announce flexible work schedules. This means remote work tools are more important than ever, as companies seek ways to keep their employees engaged and connected. That said, there are so many software […]
Read More »Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Blog
These days, it can be challenging to capture the attention of customers. After all, they are being inundated with ads, marketing content, emails, advertisements, and everything in between…all vying for their attention. How, then, can a small business compete to capture the attention of its target audience? The answer is simple…blogs. Most people start […]
Read More »How to Promote Your Small Business for Free Using Social Media
In recent years, social media has transformed from an innovative idea to an absolute marketing must. It has changed the way traditional marketing operated more than any other strategy ever has. With nearly 4.2 billion active social media users, it’s no wonder small businesses are looking to seize the opportunity to use these platforms to […]
Read More »How to Get Your Team to Communicate Better
In an ideal workplace, team members would communicate freely, openly, and regularly with one another and it would be done in a timely manner. That’s because communication is a fundamental part of a professional team. Great communication allows teams to collaborate and share ideas that make them more efficient. In fact, most employees would agree […]
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