Are you still a sports fan or have you become nothing more than a statistics watcher playing fantasy sports? The truth of the matter is that the undying loyalty of fans to a specific team has been diluted over the years because of a couple of significant factors… The first issue is that we now live in […]
We all know THOSE people who just seem to naturally be great and charismatic leaders! But among those very attributes that make those leaders great, would the term ‘follower’ be counted among them? According to an article at The Manager’s Diary, indeed it would…’there are some key aspects of followership that relate directly to high performing leadership.’ Attributes […]
If, as Adam Grant wrote in a 2013 article ‘Give and Take’, leaders need to be givers, must they also be the consummate ‘nice guy’ as well? Givers Gain! On May 6 I had written an article offering the opinion that serial takers needed to be avoided at all costs and that like-minded people going out of […]
Corporate leadership is difficult simply in terms of strategic planning and managing day-to-day operations! But, add to the mix the psychology and methodology of managing the communication with employees, and the job becomes that much harder! From Harvard Business Review, this article examines five questions that a leader should never ask. ‘5 Common Questions Leaders Should […]
No matter the sector of the business world (or really any world) that you happen to call home, these quotes are extremely relevant! I say this because they involve the concepts of leadership, motivation, managing relationships and strategic planning. And, whether it’s the field of law, real estate, mortgage, retail, running a funeral home or truly anything […]
Great Life Lesson About Mental Strength by Amy Morin Mentally strong people tend not to do the following thirteen things! For those of us who own our own businesses or who are working their way up the corporate ladder, there are some lessons to be learned here! 1. Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves. You […]
Whether you manage a law office, factory or warehouse can you learn anything from your employees parking style? Often, particularly in this job market, an employee will not come right out and express dissatisfaction with their job or with company management. The way a company finds out that someone is unhappy will probably be through […]
