There are many attributes that are central to effective leadership such as integrity, decisiveness and organization. Another key component of leadership is knowing, understanding and responding to emotions. Developing a high level of emotional intelligence can strengthen your abilities as a leader, leading to positive outcomes and advantageous results. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, ... Read More
Company conflict can appear in a variety of circumstances and develop in small or large businesses, within departments, on a team, or between individuals. It’s crucial that leadership handles each conflict appropriately when striving to manage, contain and resolve the issue. Successful conflict management will allow your business to continue to adapt and give your ... Read More
As a leader, your mindset not only affects your ability to effectively lead a team but it also influences your employees and ultimately impacts the success of your company. A growth mindset is an advantageous leadership approach that will set your organization up for continued forward progression. What is a growth mindset? Dr. Carol Dweck ... Read More
Whether you have an idea, are ready to launch a product, or own a small business, there’s always more to learn. Here are 5 top rated books that will provide you with entrepreneurial insight no matter where you’re at in the process. The 4-Hour Workweek This #1 New York Times bestseller, written by Tim Ferriss, ... Read More
Whether it’s a startup company or a large corporation, employees are an integral part of the success or failure of a business. Don’t lose your top talent due to a lack of inspiration in the workplace. If you’re a CEO, president or manager, inspiring your employees is worth the extra effort. Show your face If ... Read More
A promotion to a management role provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth, but this shift in responsibility can also bring new challenges. Here are some tips to make your first weeks in management a successful start to a long career in leadership. Evaluate your own experiences with management Think back about your relationships ... Read More
Science has shown us that one of the traits we are born with is the degree of introversion or extroversion: it’s a matter of biochemistry and genetics. Yet we live in a world and culture that unequivocally rewards the social habits of extroverts. Chances are at some point in your career you’ve felt misunderstood as ... Read More
A man as prolifically published as John C. Maxwell is bound to have a long list of inspiring quotes. It’s hard to narrow them down, but the following is our shortlist of 12 favorites to turn to when you’re in need of some inspiration, motivation, and antidotes to frustration. “A great leader’s courage to ... Read More
Whether you shape organizational culture deliberately or not, it exists. It can be a toxic, broken culture or a unified, team-oriented culture. Or it might be somewhere in between, where the only shared value is mediocrity. Again, all of these statements are true, whether there’s a deliberate effort by leadership to shape culture or not. ... Read More
The skills it takes to be a leader reach far and wide. They are developed over time and are ever-evolving in nature. But, like many other things in our lives, leadership skills can easily fall stagnant while other more pressing issues and needs take center stage. To stay relevant in today’s workforce, and remain an ... Read More
