Sponsored by Point2 Homes: Gaining traction and making waves in the world of business is, and has never been, easy for a woman. While that is steadily changing, progress could not have been achieved without the empowered and pioneering women who have come before us. One of the most important qualities that the vast majority of those ladies shared was confidence. Not every … [Read more...]
5 Critical Resources for New Managers
A good friend recently started a new, dream job, and it includes managing other people for the first time. When I ran into her at an event, she shared with me the difficulties of learning to manage other people. Her arched brow and wringing hands showed how much it was weighing on her. I felt her pain. Developing as a manager has been at once the most challenging and most … [Read more...]
4 Easy Steps to Make Tough Decisions in the Workplace
Sponsored by Charles Huber Law: Some calls are easier than others. Paper or plastic? Cats or dogs? Chocolate or vanilla? Others aren’t nearly so straightforward: Which candidate should you hire for a vacant position? Should your business focus on growing locally or expanding into other markets? When is it the right time to call a bankruptcy lawyer, and when should you pursue … [Read more...]
This is Why You Should Learn from Women Leading in Business
Sponsored by Testclear: The number of female executives has increased in recent years. In fact, 2016 marked the year in which there were the most female CEOs, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. For a business to grow, it must be open to different styles, methods, and procedures. Women have essential traits which can be used in particular leadership methods … [Read more...]
How to Achieve Peak Performance – Business Lessons from a Baseball Mom
My son has been playing travel baseball for nine years, and throughout those nine years, I have learned some valuable lessons: An eight a.m. baseball game in a state outside my own is the perfect alternative to the average family vacation. Life is far too short to waste precious time scrubbing stains out of white uniform pants. The True meaning behind “heads up!” is … [Read more...]
Traits of a Successful Leader
Effective leadership is far less common than it should be. Fortunately, you can learn to be a better leader. It's takes wisdom, intuition, confidence, and humility to be one of the best leaders. To help you be a better leader, here are five key traits that many successful leaders have in common: 1. Be Available Great leaders are effective communicators in every situation. … [Read more...]
3 Vital Skills Every Leader Needs
My very first boss led our team from a place of wrath and terror. We feared his raised voice and demonizing glare. He could melt your self-esteem with one withering look. If one of us made a mistake (or sometimes, even if we didn’t), the thing we would fear the most was his reaction. He may have meant it as leadership, a foolproof way to bring a team to victory. To me, it was … [Read more...]
10 Tips for First-Time Managers – Infographic
As a new manager, one of the biggest learning curves you'll face won't be managing projects but rather, managing people. It's rarely an easy task, but there are steps you can take to become a better manager. As a result, your team will be more motivated, happy, and successful. For example, the best managers understand that they should never stop learning. They know that … [Read more...]
Developing a Leadership Philosophy
Sponsored by Aurora University: At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two out of 100 to 150 executives raise their hands. As a result, Spence wonders how executives successfully lead their … [Read more...]
5 Characteristics of High Performance Culture
Sponsored by Campbellsville University: It’s no secret that motivation is important to doing good work. “Company culture” has become a popular term among corporate leaders; more and more companies are focusing on creating a culture that fosters motivation in their workforce. This is more than a simple fad: According to the Harvard Business Review (HBR), “Why we work … [Read more...]