Workplace Motivation

Empathy in Leadership: A Powerful Tool for Team Connection

One of your seasoned sales team members is usually recognized for going above and beyond to meet deadlines. However, they have just submitted another presentation deck late, once again. As a leader, you have two options for addressing this. Option one: you could reprimand the team member, reminding them of the consequences of submitting work […]

The Power of Employee Recognition: Boosting Morale and Motivation Through Meaningful Praise

You arrive at the office an hour early and stay late for three days straight, meticulously preparing for the big presentation to a new client. You’ve analyzed every slide, anticipated every question, and preemptively solved potential issues. Yet, on the presentation day, the client decides to walk away due to financial reasons completely out of […]

The Importance of Clear Direction: Setting Expectations for the Year Ahead

The conference room is buzzing with energy. New ideas are being mapped out on the whiteboard, and a refreshed focus is ignited in your team members. You can see the wheels turning in the room and feel a shared optimism for the year ahead. You know that when your team is excited about a goal, […]

Building Emotional Intelligence in Leaders

Emotions have no place in the workplace, where data and logic reign supreme, right? Well, emotional intelligence begs to differ. Effective decision-making, company culture, and communication styles – these pillars of organizational health are built on the foundation of emotional intelligence. Defining Emotional Intelligence  Emotional intelligence is the ability to express emotions in a healthy […]

Overcoming Leadership Challenges in Fast-Paced Environments

There are three upcoming presentations, several new clients being onboarded simultaneously, and five new employees undergoing training – and as a leader, it’s up to you to make sure nothing falls between the cracks. Leading in fast-paced environments can be both exhilarating and challenging. As your organization accelerates, you are faced with pressures to make […]

Developing High-Potential Employees into Future Leaders

What if the next generation of leadership is already being set up for success within your organization? Developing high-potential employees into future leaders is crucial for an organization’s long-term success. Below are some effective strategies to consider.   Identify High-Potential Employees As a leader, you know your team better than anyone else. Every individual has […]

Leadership Challenges and Solutions: Insights from Front Line Leadership

Whether you are a natural leader, have been undergoing leadership training, are a seasoned executive, or are rising to the challenge of your first professional leadership role, there are bound to be challenges along the way. From external conflicts, such as disagreements and poor employee motivation, to internal challenges, such as imposter syndrome and indecision, […]

7 Tips for Building Trust in the Workplace

Trust is a two-way street. You want to know that the members of your team will work to complete the job that they have been hired to do. Your employees want to know that they are working for a company that has their best interests in mind. At the foundation of any relationship built on […]

Creating a Positive Work Environment: Strategies for Fostering Team Spirit

Gone are the days of assigned group projects in grade school, but collaboration with others in a professional setting is inevitable. As cliché as it is to say that teamwork makes the dream work, there is a kernel of truth to the adage. Demonstrating the ability to work together and share a common set of […]

Unleashing Potential: The Benefits of Online Leadership Development Programs

What would your team be capable of if they had all of the tools they needed to be successful? Interpersonal conflicts could be more effectively managed or avoided altogether, team members would feel encouraged to exceed expectations and grow with the organization and project timelines could be expedited when your company is moving forward like […]