No successful organization would be where it is today without effective leadership. Leadership is one of the most important drivers for growth, development, and innovation. That said, leadership isn’t about titles or accolades, but rather something more meaningful and profound. Leaders have a way of connecting with those around them in a way that encourages, […]

  Managing a team can seem easy when sales are up, profits are increasing, and everything seems to be going well. When times are tough, however, it can be difficult for managers to stay focused and committed when they are feeling overwhelmed by stress. Even during the best of times, managers have a lot on […]

If you truly want to succeed, you must be willing to risk failure. Fear of failure is a natural human emotion, especially when it comes to one’s professional life. That’s why we talk ourselves up before a big presentation or pretend to be confident in that meeting when the truth is we are nervous on […]

 Perhaps you are feeling stuck on a project or how to resolve a technical issue. You might even be having a hard time trying to work with someone who has a challenging personality. The truth is, problems exist in every job. The good news is that so do solutions. If you find yourself in a […]

Throughout our careers, we have all spent plenty of hours in meetings. While some of them may have been beneficial, many of them were boring, confusing, and a complete waste of time. Unfortunately, too many meetings end up leaving everyone mentally exhausted and frustrated by the end. They tend to drag on and on and […]

When most of us think of work, we don’t associate it with fun. For the majority of employees, their job is simply part of their daily routine and a way to pay their bills. The fact is, however, work can actually be enjoyable. This doesn’t mean happy hours and company parties that only happen a […]

You might be surprised to learn that nearly a quarter of all employees don’t trust their employer and less than half believe that their employer is always up front with them. Employees’ inability to trust their employer is due to lack of transparency in the workplace. All too often employers withhold pertinent information or only […]

Having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace is never easy. Conversely, avoiding difficult conversations can lead to dysfunction and poor performance. Difficult discussions are inevitable and they are a part of any professional environment. While it can be tricky to learn how to navigate these touchy conversations, it’s an important part of leadership. It is absolutely […]

Conflict is an inevitable part of any working environment. Naturally, people are going to disagree from time to time and personalities will clash. As a manager, your job is to step in as soon as you are aware of the problem and look for ways to diffuse the situation. Once you have gathered all of […]

Change in business is inevitable, and while the rationale may be good for the company, such changes and opinions might be unpopular with employees. When employees disagree with their manager, this can create tension in the workplace. Whether it’s a disagreement over the department reorganization or the way in which a project is completed, there […]