Talking about the importance of something and taking action toward that goal are two very different things. While speaking up is incredibly valuable, it can only get you so far. You must become an active participant in shaping the future that you want, whether that is personally or professionally.

Leadership is a combination of competence and confidence, and what scares many people about taking on a leadership role is that they were trained for the work but not necessarily for the title and all that it entails. New expectations and responsibilities can feel intimidating, but leadership is a s...

What happens when teams work in silos within the organization? How can the organization be successful when departments isolate themselves from one another? While each department has their own responsibilities and goals, it is crucial to remember that they all drive the mission of the organization an...

When an employee is scared of their manager, they tend to be compliant. This is because they fear the repercussions of not doing what they are supposed to do. However, when an employee respects their manager, they tend to be committed, and they want to contribute to the overall success of the team. ...

Feedback is only effective when it is understood and when the person receiving feedback is receptive to it. Fortunately, this is something that you can establish within your culture. 

To get your team on board, a question you can ask them is, “If I were to notice something that I think would help y...

The average full-time employee in America spends roughly 50 to 70% of their waking hours each week at work or doing work-related activities. This includes preparing for meetings, practicing presentations, getting ready for work, commuting to the office, managing the mental load, and more. Because of...

To be clear as a leader is to be kind to your team, and clarity is largely attributed to how well you communicate. When you define your expectations, align the team around specific objectives, describe what success looks like, and assign roles based on an individual’s strengths, you eliminate wasted...

The success of an organization does not belong to a single individual. It belongs to every employee who has worked there and every customer who has done business with them. It belongs to the person with a dream and plan to make it happen. A successful organization recognizes the value of building st...

Developing your employees is an essential part of retaining them, though it is not the determining factor for what will make them stay. The organization’s culture can either make or break an employee’s experience there, which is why it is so important to build the kind of culture that people actuall...

The day you plant the seed is not the day you reap the harvest. Not only that, but you have to continue watering the seed in order for it to grow, and you may need to prune it at some point. The same applies to our own growth and development. One training, one book, or one inspirational speech can b...

We have to make hundreds of small decisions daily, and at times it can feel like we’re running on autopilot. We start acting without thinking, and the day passes by in a blur, but when we pause with purpose, we are able to clear our minds and regain focus. Taking a moment to think before making a de...

Performance reviews are significant because they are intended to both compliment and correct employee behaviors. A performance review is not just about pointing out what an employee is doing wrong, but to also document all of the things that they are doing right. It should reflect their performance ...