In any organization, change is necessary in order to continue to grow, remain profitable, and compete in the marketplace. Organizations that fail to change are soon doomed to fail. In addition, people who remain stagnate and fail to change will eventually quit to find another job. Even though change has many benefits, it can be […]
The Two Biggest Killers of Productivity in the Office
If you have ever worked in an office then you know how difficult it can sometimes be to get real work done. If you can get past the office politics, the constant interruptions, and even the challenges with the IT and finance departments, you’re halfway to finding your way towards accomplishing your daily goals. Even […]
A Leader’s Greatest Asset
For any leader or person in a leadership position, they most likely have come to the realization that people are their greatest asset. Leaders know that without having the support of good people, nothing could ever get accomplished. No leader has superpowers nor can they accomplish a team’s effort on their own. Great leaders understand […]
How to Improve Your Happiness at Work
How to Improve Your Happiness at Work The truth is that for many Americans work is simply not something that they enjoy. In fact, in a recent survey it was found that more than 80% of American workers were unhappy at their job. It’s not that people don’t like to work (we all get some […]
The Importance of Giving Feedback to Others
Giving and receiving feedback is an important part of being a leader, supervisor, and manager. The goal of giving feedback to your employees, partners, and colleagues is to provide them with information designed to help improve results as well as their relationship with you and the others in the group. Giving feedback can be a […]
Strategy Execution In Business
In the business world it is basic knowledge that you must have a strategy in order to succeed. A business strategy is a plan of action that helps you fulfill your business’ mission. The execution of that strategy, or strategy execution, is the set of decisions and actions that result in fulfillment of the strategy. […]
Everything Matters When You Are a Leader
When you’re a leader everything that you say and do matters. Your family, your colleagues, and often the general public are always watching you. Leaders are held to a higher standard and are often scrutinized for their behaviors and the things that they say. Have you ever noticed how much the words said by the […]
Lead from the Front: A Leadership Principle That Gets Results
Audie Murphy, America’s most decorated war veteran, was often quoted as saying, “Lead from the Front.” Learning to lead from the front is likely to be one of the most profound leadership skills that you can acquire. When it comes to leadership, it is important to understand that there are many types of leaders and […]