The leadership landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the things that distinguishes an effective leader from an ineffective one is their ability to adapt. They must adapt to the people they lead, the work that needs to be done, and the approach that needs to be taken. A shift that we are...
Working as a team can become one of your greatest assets in business. There is only so much one person can accomplish on their own, but with a team, there is a division of responsibilities and a variety of strengths that can be utilized. It requires a certain level of trust and respect to work...
When you become stuck in the same routine, you start to see the same results over and over again. While that can be to your advantage in some areas, growth comes from change. Without a variance in your routine, you eventually reach a point of stagnation. If you want to experience new results, you...
As a leader, your focus should be on building your people up, guiding them in the right direction, and preparing them to lead themselves. You want them to trust you enough to seek you out when necessary, but you don’t want them to rely on you for everything. Ralph Nader once said,...
Disagreement is beneficial in both business and in life. In fact, it is great to disagree… but it is not great to be disagreeable. If everyone agreed on everything, we would not experience any advancements or breakthroughs. Having a variety of opinions and perspectives helps with...
What would happen if you lived each day as if your younger self was watching you? Imagine you were teaching that version of yourself everything they needed to know in life. Would you behave any differently?* If you would, what does that tell you about how you’re living your life right now?...
What does rejection mean to you? Where does your mind go when you experience rejection? For some people, rejection is a mere roadblock along the way, but for others, rejection is a dead end. They get discouraged, shut down, and give up on whatever it was they were pursuing. However, experiencing...
How much more effective do you think you could be if you approached everything in business through a specific frame of mind? For the last several years, our employees have individually chosen a word or phrase for which we want to filter our lives through during the year. For example, last year I...
Boredom in the workplace is not something that you want your employees to experience. It can lead to a lack of productivity, lower job satisfaction, increased turnover, and it can even cause further problems if people act out of boredom. To avoid such a phenomenon, your organization should strive...
It’s easy to start losing momentum after getting a taste of time-off during the end of the year. You have been working hard to meet your annual and fourth quarter goals, and you’re ready for a break. Now is not the time to give up though. Keep pushing forward, and finish out the year...
When there is no room for disagreement, there is no room for growth. Disagreement brings to light new ideas, perspectives, and conversations. It shows that the person who disagrees is thinking independently and not just saying what they think the other person wants to hear. Disagreement can be...
We all experience burnout at times, even if we love our job. Burnout is an ongoing state of mental fatigue and exhaustion, which is often caused by prolonged stress. As we approach the end of the calendar year, many businesses are working to meet their fourth quarter and annual goals. There is a...
