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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
99% of the population, and even most employees in a growing company, hear that growth has been robust, and they think how pleasurable life must be for upper management. Of course, we know that nothing could be further from the truth. When you start a company, you only need to be good at what you do. Even if your idea isn’t the best and your execution is subpar, if you work hard enough you’ll experience at least moderate success. The […]
When helping companies create a vibrant work culture in which employees can thrive and love their work, we have found that looking at one little factor can often make the difference between a company that soars and one that languishes. When it comes to forming high-functioning teams in the workplace, respect is one of the most important predictors of a team’s success. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management found that respectful treatment of […]
In order to create a successful business you have to have a great product or service, an intelligent, dedicated team to support you and a way to get in front of the right people to spread the message. If you are looking for a shortcut to getting noticed quicker you may consider creating a shtick. The shtick doesn’t have to be brazen and bold, but it has to be memorable to work, something people will not forget. In a […]
When people think of a great leader, they often imagine someone commanding and authoritative — in short, an extrovert. But the assumption that only extroverts can make great leaders is misguided; from Bill Gates to Ghandi, self-identified introverts have long been leading their employees and followers effectively, albeit in a quieter manner. In fact, introverts actually have some advantages over extroverts when it comes to employing successful leadership skills; they just have to understand how to harness their introverted “powers” […]
Hiring for diversity is an especially hot topic in the world of HR right now. But diversity in the workplace is about so much more than filling hiring quotas; having a diverse workforce can position companies to succeed in places where a more homogenous group of employees might fail. Business leaders are increasingly concerned with fostering a workplace culture that values and encourages employee diversity — and great leaders understand how to use that diversity to a company’s advantage. Is […]
Get ready to share the office with even more members of the internet-savvy, selfie-loving generation. According to Pew Research Center, millennials now represent the largest share of the American workforce, overtaking Gen X earlier this year.[1. Millennials Surpass Gen Xers as the Largest Generation in U.S. Labor Force,” http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/05/11/millennials-surpass-gen-xers-as-the-largest-generation-in-u-s-labor-force/] These dreamers and doers who work Google’s search bar like nobody’s business can offer a lot to employers, but what should employers be offering to them? Business leaders from older generations may be misunderstanding […]
Join us January 12, 13, and 14, 2016, for a powerful and transformational course of inner awareness, maturation, skill development and focus on strategic results for high level leaders. Anyone with primary responsibility for the strategic direction of an organization and for leading and motivating others will benefit from attending. Be prepared to be challenged regarding your pre-conceived ideas, how you think and solve problems, and what actions will improve your ability to lead your organization forward. You will […]
The boardroom of a company is often filled with a bevy of extroverts. That comes as no surprise; outgoing and authoritative, extroverts are natural leaders. Extroverted leaders prize communication, openness, and group work, and they get their energy through socialization—all of which makes an extrovert a great fit for the head of a company or an organization. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review, 60% of senior-level managers identified as extroverts—and a full 65% said that introversion would be […]
Today’s guest blog is from Nick Gonzales, CBC, CPC There are many lessons that can be learned from running and training for marathons. I started running ultra-marathons a few years ago – ultramarathons are any running race that is longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). After hearing this, many people then wonder why anyone would put their body through anything like that. The short answer is that I did it to find out who I really am and to see […]