As businesses continue to struggle in 2020 and look ahead to 2021, some serious reflection is necessary for success in the future. One thing you absolutely need to think about is how your organization is prioritizing employee engagement. If you aren’t, you need to be! Having an engaged workforce will be your key to higher […]
Rick Bowers
Best Practices for In-Person Business During a Pandemic
While many start the reboarding process, prepare to go back to work, or simply increase their interactions with others out of business necessity, it’s still important to remember that following safety protocol for COVID-19 is the best way to go. However, interaction might be inevitable, depending on your line of work. Here are 3 best […]
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes for Your Personal Development
Personal development should be a crucial part of every business owner’s long term plans. If you’re not working on yourself, how can you expect the same of your team? Here are 5 mistakes you need to avoid making in your personal development. You’re Not Actively Listening Active listening is one of the most crucial skills […]
These 4 Tips Will Improve Your Social Intelligence
The pandemic might make you feel like you’re losing your people skills, but social intelligence is more important than ever. Here are a few of the things you can start working on to improve your relationships and communication skills. Don’t Anticipate When You Should Be Listening If you are spending conversations trying to formulate responses […]
This is What Happens When You Don’t Own Your Experience
As an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, speaker, or business owner, you know how important it is to forge your own path. Unfortunately, sometimes that work gets in the way of your confidence in your own abilities. This leads to you undervaluing your work, overextending yourself, and charging less than you should for your hard work. You […]
How to Build Your Support System As a Consultant
If you’re a consultant or coach, you know how competitive the industry is for professionals like you. If you’re just starting out or looking to shake up your business model, you need to ensure that you have the solid foundation of support you need. Here are 4 steps to build that foundation and set yourself […]
3 Steps You Need to Take Before Jumping Back Into Hiring
Many leaders had to make some hard decisions in the last few months, as the economy was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with businesses opening back up, now is the perfect time to review your hiring process and get ready for the future. Here are the 3 steps you need to take now to […]
Why Great Leaders Need to Develop Emotional Intelligence
Leading a team isn’t an easy job on a good day. Our current circumstances, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, mean that good leadership is more important than ever, but also more difficult than ever. What can leaders do to blaze the trail for their teams? Right now, the best way to improve your leadership skills […]
