When I first met acclaimed author and motivational speaker Greg Bell, he asked me something that made me pause; it was something that nobody had...
The Question That Changes Everything at Work
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Designing a More Human Workplace
As humans, creating connections and building relationships is wired into our DNA. The companies encouraging this in the workplace are the ones that...
8 Lessons on how to run a company that people actually enjoy working for
Patty McCord, the author of Powerful, a bestselling book released in 2018, shared 8 lessons on how to run a company that people enjoy working for in...
13 Qualities of Top Leaders
What makes an effective leader? These are the qualities frequently cited throughout discussions in group discussions at our Leadership Essentials...
3 TED Talks You and Your Employees Should Watch Right Away
Every once in a while we all need a little inspiration to spark something in us—confidence, creativity, or even simply the will to be better at...
Telecommuting and Managing Remote Employees: A Closer Look at the Benefits and Risks
The following information is from an interview with Erin Lang, HR Business Representative at Xenium. Understand the Benefits of Telecommuting As...
Setting Employee Goals the SMARTER Way
Setting goals with employees is an important part of further developing their skills for a competitive edge and a sustainable business. For...
Managing Your Employees from Miserable to Motivated
How many people wake up in the morning and look forward to coming to work? Do you? Do your employees? It seems like a basic question, but employee...
Disrupting Your Role as Leader
Recently billionaire CEO and owner of Westgate Resorts in Florida, David Siegel, sent an email which has been making the rounds across mainstream...
Remote, Efficient Leaders
In a post on the Harvard Business Review's blog, Scott Edinger, founder of Edinger Consulting Group, writes that an investment firm he worked with...
Leadership, Mindfulness, and Relaxation
David Shindler, in a post for Critical Thinkers, elaborates on mindfulness for busy people. In his piece he discusses consideration of the past,...
Building Connections With Your Employees
The retention of talent is an issue many companies are facing. This can be due to overwork, lack of supportive culture, or the growing number of...
Holding Employees Accountable
One of the most important traits of a successful manager is his or her ability to hold their employees accountable and to encourage them to...
Leaders Learning From Others
Ben Eubanks of upstartHR recently shared a piece of advice he had received from his former manager. This wisdom? "Become the smartest person in the...
Understanding Under-Performing Employees
In “Confronting Poor Performers: 6 Tips for Managers,” for Business Management Daily, the author expands on how business leaders can approach...