Today’s customers want more than just a great product or service at a reasonable price. Chances are, your product or service isn’t the only one of its kind so you will need to do something special to make your brand stand out from the rest. If you want customers to choose you, you want to […]

You’ve sifted through hundreds of resumes and screened a number of candidates over the phone. You have narrowed it down to a handful of people and you are preparing for in-person interviews. You are hopeful that one of these candidates will be the perfect fit for the job. How can you ensure that you choose […]

Making the leap from an individual contributor to a manager is one of the most challenging career moves. Even the most talented employees can struggle as they take on new leadership roles and responsibilities. That’s why it’s important to promote people who have the right skills and mindset. However, once these individuals are promoted, they […]

What is your vision of where your company will be in three to five years? How big do you want it to be? What do you want to be known for? You have probably spent plenty of time daydreaming, with your imagination running wild about what the future holds. However, somewhere over the course of […]

If you’ve been at the same job for a long time, you might be wondering if a promotion is in the near future. After all, you are one of the most seasoned employees. The fact is, however, that it takes more than just logging hours to make it to the next level. You can’t assume […]

Frequent turnover is a growing problem for a number of industries, and companies are becoming increasingly concerned about retaining good employees. While some turnover is to be expected, high turnover rates are not only costly to the organization, but they are also detrimental to the organization’s morale. Excessive turnover can have a negative impact on […]

Being a great manager is tricky and can oftentimes seem like a delicate balancing act. You have to walk the line between providing constructive criticism and praise. You need to oversee projects without micromanaging. You also want your employees to like you, but also respect you at the same time. This can be an incredibly […]

It’s hard enough to be a good leader when your team members are in the same room as you, but what about when they are located all across the country? When you don’t work with people face-to-face, things immediately become more challenging. However, remote working and virtual teams are the way of the future so […]

Taking the reins as a team leader for the first time can be a daunting task. After all, you have the pressure of knowing that several team members are counting on you to direct them. Leaders have a very important role in the success of an organization, and it’s their guidance and leadership that helps […]

Every manager will make mistakes from time to time and this is the perfect opportunity to own those mistakes and use them as teachable moments. After all, the greatest leaders are the ones who can humble themselves enough to admit when they are wrong and grow from their errors. However, making these mistakes over and […]