3 Ways to Keep Top Talent Employees from Leaving

You shake your head in frustration. Your jaw is clenched tight, and you want to throw something. Instead, you roll your shoulders back and inhale deeply. It doesn’t really help, but at least your coffee mug is still intact. This is the third resignation letter you’ve received this month from top talent employees. And not […]

Creating a Culture of Greatness – Teams

Most people, especially in teams, want to be known as great at what they do. Greatness inspires athletes, artists, actors, innovators, and businesspeople. A desire to be great motivates us to work harder, to keep learning, and to keep practicing. We want to hone our skills and be recognized for the work we produce. Rather […]

How to Have the Mindset of a Leader

John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Leadership mindset is more than just effectively providing direction and managing conflict. Leaders inspire others to innovate, learn, and achieve their goals. Good leaders understand the need for professional growth and development […]

Becoming Slow to Speak and Quick to Listen

Every muscle tightens. You feel your jaw set, your eyes laser focused. You resist every urge to slam your hands on your desk, let alone flip the whole thing over. You ended the phone call abruptly, thankful this wasn’t an in-person conversation. But you wonder why you feel so angry. You asked for his feedback […]

Avoid Regretting Your Career Change

Zzz. Zzz. Your phone vibrates on your desk, shaking you back to the present moment. You glance at the clock on your computer screen wondering how long you’ve been lost in thought. As you snag your phone, your heart starts beating faster. This is the call you’ve been waiting for—the reason you were daydreaming in […]

8 Ways to Network Like a Pro

Networking events are crucial for finding the right people for your organization, reaching your career goals, and making connections for future collaborations. And yet, you find yourself dreading them. You typically sit through sessions, rehearsing your pitch, and scanning the room to see who you hope you meet–and who you want to avoid. Then you […]

Tactics of a Courageous Leader

Your five-year plan includes a new office, a raise, and a new apartment, but none of that will be possible unless you get a promotion. You know you have the qualifications, the drive, and the vision to do great things as a leader—if you could get out of your head. A characteristic that sets leaders […]

Managing Disrespectful Employees

The tension in the conference room is palpable. You dart your eyes toward an employee with a history of being easily angered and argumentative. Your team is presenting a new idea, but their colleagues do not share their enthusiasm. What started as a healthy debate is now escalating. You believe in the value of everyone […]

Are You an Effective Manager?

“Am I an effective manager?” It’s an important question to ask yourself. But how do you answer it? Is the answer yes if your team meets its deadlines? Is the answer yes if you have a satisfactory performance review? Does your answer depend on how your superiors or subordinates view you? While all of the […]

Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Leadership Training Program for Your Organization

What does success look like for your organization? Maybe it’s increased customer satisfaction, a specific financial target, or becoming known in your industry for your employee-focused work environment. However you are measuring your success based on your long- and short-term goals, one thing applies to all businesses: you need a clear definition of success before […]