Its common knowledge that helping employees set and reach goals is a critical part of any manager’s job; but what about the managers themselves?  Just as setting targets helps employees stay on track, it is important for managers as well.  The best managers are not only looking out for their employees, but they realize their […]

Goals are an important component in achieving success in the business world.  While personal goals are a great way to enrich one’s individual career, team goals are essential to improving the success of the company.  Team goals serve as a guide for keeping everyone on track and staying focused on the most pertinent tasks.  They […]

When most people think about leadership skills, humility might not be the first thing that comes to mind.  However, studies are showing that it is actually one of the most critical characteristics of successful leaders.  Managers who practice humility empower their employees through trust and mutual respect.  They look at failures as opportunities to grow […]

The success of any business is dependent upon the success of the teams that run it.  Without a team, the business will fail so it is crucial to keep your team motivated for the well-being of the company.  However, motivating and challenging a team is hard work.  You need to make sure you are leading […]

Have you ever been to a restaurant that was dirty, noisy, and uncomfortable?  If so, you probably wanted to get out of it as quickly as possible.  The fact is when we are in a toxic environment our natural response is to leave.  This is not the best result when it comes to businesses, however.  […]

Most of us spend nearly a third of our adult lives in a working environment.  Oftentimes we develop close friendships over the years with some of our colleagues.  Those relationships will undoubtedly shift from professional to personal.  You begin talking about your children, asking about their kid’s soccer game, venting about personal struggles.  It’s a […]

Success in business is the result of successful employees.  That being said, strong managers are perhaps the most critical component of employee success.  It has often been said that employees leave managers, not companies.  Therefore, it is important that managers learn how to inspire, motivate, and engage their employees in order to build employee success.  […]

Imagine that you need a client to donate to a cause or you would like them to attend a special event your company is hosting.  How do you go about getting as many people to sign up as possible?  Email has become the dominant method of communication because it is quick, easy, and convenient, but […]

Everyone who has ever worked has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress.  Any job can have stressful components, even if it’s a job you love.  However, it is important to note a very important distinction: pressure is not the same as stress.  The truth is pressure only turns into stress when negative […]

Within the next 10 years, millennials will make up 75% of the world’s working population.  It’s fair to say that this generation as a whole possesses characteristics and motivations that differ significantly from earlier generations with regards to the workplace.  In order to get the most out of their millennial employees, managers need to adapt […]