In this day and age, we absorb media constantly, and the messages it gives us skew our worldview and perceptions of important topics. As I've gotten older and more observant of media messages, I've noticed distinct trends in how the media talks about leaders. I believe the media we consume has a direct impact on how we're viewing our leaders and their leadership styles … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Take Before a Difficult Conversation
Difficult conversations — those interactions that keep us up at night— are a common challenge for many managers. Most of us would love to learn how to approach tough interactions without getting stressed out, losing sleep, or endlessly rehearsing what-ifs. Fortunately, this is achievable for almost anyone; getting there just takes a little effort and practice. And it starts … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Career Agility is a Must and How to Get There
Climbing the corporate ladder is no longer a linear pursuit. In fact, a staggering 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. As conventional career paths continue to evolve and be disrupted by technology, how can employees successfully navigate the changing world of work? The answer is career agility. At a high level, career agility is the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Fuel the Entrepreneurs in Your Teams
Companies are consistently pressured to innovate products and services to drive greater benefit to customers. Now, we have more data than ever on customer habits and preferences, but responding to customer needs can still be a challenge for many businesses grappling with increasing competition, legacy systems, and a non-agile workforce. While you may face challenges, there … [Read more...]
Grow Your Business the Way Diamonds Grow, Before It’s Too Late
Regardless of what line of work you’re in, it seems like most business owners today have a similar daily routine: Coffee first, everything else second. Then, whenever possible, comes meditation or personal quiet time. Let’s of course fit in some work-out, or at least a solid attempt at one. A healthy breakfast is the natural next step. After all this, we’ll do a quick dive into … [Read more...]
Struggling to Engage Employees? Here are 10 Ways to Engage
With all of today’s distractions, are you finding it difficult to engage employees at work? You’re not alone. Gallup’s Workforce Survey regularly finds that "[t]he majority of the U.S. workforce (51%) is not engaged. These employees are indifferent and neither like nor dislike their job.” Yet, as their leader, you want to engage employees to positively affect the … [Read more...]
Are You an Idealist or Pragmatic Leader?
In general, business leaders can be split into two distinct groups based on their strategic thinking patterns. Most leaders are either pragmatics or idealists. Yes, they might walk a fine line between the two, but ultimately, one will always be more dominant than the other. Idealist vs. Pragmatic Leaders Idealist leaders are visionary thinkers. They focus on the big ideas and … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Mind of an Effective Manager?
An effective manager is capable of leading a team of diverse people to reach a set of goals. In business, those goals change often, and keeping teams motivated to achieve them is extremely challenging. The reason isn't rocket science. Adults have their own reasons for showing up to work each day, and their individual goals don't always align with the goals of an executive … [Read more...]
2 Phrases that Kill Any Business
There are many ways to kill a business. Lack of strategy, poor execution, and the wrong team could lead any business down a path of failure, but did you know there are two very specific phrases that can kill any business, including yours? Whether you or an employee has said one of these phrases out loud or simply allowed them to enter your thoughts, they can spell impending … [Read more...]
10 Ways Women in Business Can Boost Results Today
Sometimes you need a reminder to invest in yourself, and there is no better time to do it than right now. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of work and life and forget to take care of yourself. Believe it or not, making just one easy change today can boost your results in your career and and your business. The key is to not think of personal investment … [Read more...]