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The Magic of Being a Great Leader
There is no magic formula that helps you become a great leader. Just like there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style. A great leader is a person who is capable of altering his or her thoughts, actions or feelings in a way that enlists others so that a common goal can be pursued and accomplished.
Startups and Business Owners: The “Have to Do” Factor is Infinite
Do you use what you “have to do” for your business as the constant recurring excuse for missing things that matter to people they love—soccer games, recitals, appointments, and so on?
Two Very Powerful Words: Great Job!
The best managers we all know are the ones who take the time to praise good work in public, before an employee’s peers. For all of us, we should remember that the best possible way to honor great work is to do so immediately.
The Impact of Compassion: Trust in Business
Who do you trust more, firefighters or mortgage brokers? Librarians or lawyers? Nurses or salespeople? One of the biggest reasons for trust is the perception that someone is concerned beyond themselves for the good of the whole.
Get Out of Startup Mode and Transform Your Business with Data
Many small businesses continue to function as startups years after their inception. They struggle to meet their financial projections and don’t believe they have the personnel or the time to invest in developing a long-term strategy.
Speak Up!
You need to communicate more. The people you work with and the ones who work for you want information, they want feedback. They don’t want to be left in the dark.
Social Media Strategy Drives Employee Engagement
Spherion Staffing commissioned a study by Harris Interactive on the Emerging Workforce. The study identified key strategies to help organizations become socially engaged and ultimately, positively impact business performance.
All This Talk is Killing Your Company Culture
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about “company culture” and what that really entails. A lot of people call BS, claiming that it’s just a way to entice talent, win awards, and get some positive press. So what really is company culture?
Leaders Need to Change First Before Organizations Change
A common theme that has emerged throughout my years of experience as a leadership expert is that creating change within an organization starts with leadership.
The Common Habits of Negotiators
Negotiations begin with the interchange of information, and many see this process like a challenging poker game—why should I reveal what I have in my hand before I can see what you have in yours?
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