Common Hiring Mistakes To Avoid
Although it can take a long time to find the right candidate, hiring managers can save a lot of money and time by following a process that involves careful consideration. This can help them avoid potential problems and make the most of their time. In this article,...
Expanding Your Business to a Secondary Location
If your company is thriving and growing to the point where you're seriously considering expanding, congratulations. You've already beaten some of the odds. Despite the widely held belief that only about nine out of every ten small businesses fail, the Bureau of...
Avoiding Burnout as a Business Leader
One of the advantages of being an entrepreneur is that you can set your hours and make your own rules. Unfortunately, this can lead to stress and exhaustion in today's fast-paced world. Many people who start a business are also suffering from burnout. This is because...
Why It’s Important for Leaders To Be Emotionally Intelligent
Most people think of intelligence as a mathematician who can solve equations or a novelist who can write great works of literature. But there are many different kinds of brilliance. One of these is emotional intelligence, a skill people often overlook. This is very...
Why Sleeping Well is Vital for Good Leadership
Despite the growing number of people who advocate for better sleep, many Americans still don’t get enough sleep. According to a 2012 survey, about 29% of Americans don’t get enough sleep. This figure is up from 22% in 1985, and it’s a concern for executives as well....
Tips for Transitioning from a Team Member to a Team Leader
Leadership is one of the most challenging and complex jobs in the world. It requires years of training, patience, and the ability to manage a team, which takes more than merely reading a how-to book on management. However, if you want to succeed as a leader, it's...
Giving Constructive Feedback as a Leader
Leadership is hard, and any leader will tell anyone that the relationships they build with people determine their success. If they want to develop strong relationships at work, one of the most important things they can do is give constructive feedback. Here are some...
3 Tips for Handling Different Work Styles Among Employees
Working on a team can be challenging due to differences in how each employee chooses to approach their work. So if working with others is considered to be hard, then leading a team is that much harder. Everybody has different strengths and weaknesses, and it's the...
How Leaders Effectively Manage Conflict
Leaders know that conflict is a natural and necessary part of any productive team. However, mishandled conflict can quickly spiral out of control and disrupt productivity. Below are some helpful tips for effectively managing conflict within your team. Establish...
The Most Important Capabilities for Leaders
Various skills contribute to what makes a good leader, but there's one that's more important than any other. It takes great people to turn an idea into reality, but it takes great leaders to steer the boat all the way. This blog explores the concept of great...