Home > Leadership > Page 170

Leadership

The Four Questions Great Leaders Ask

| Mike Maddock
Ever notice how great leaders ask the best questions? A masterful leader will sit Yoda-like in a meeting, listening intently to the dialogue and then, with Zen Master timing, ask a question that will change the tenor, the focus and the performance of the entire team.

10 Ways to Develop a Mastery Mindset

| Pamela Slim
In today’s world of hacks, shortcuts, and instant money-making blueprints, I think we have lost appreciation for slow-brewing mastery in our work. Here are ten ways to develop a mastery mindset.

When Should You Fire an Employee

| Matt Tarkenton

As a small business owner, you can’t afford to take risks when it comes to hiring the right employees. Sometimes, however, you make a mistake and you hire someone who you shouldn’t have. When is it time to fire this employee?

How to Retain Employees

| Angela Cordle

High turnover is not uncommon in small business, but it is expensive. Most small businesses cannot afford to constantly hire and let go of employees. Having a dedicated staff is one aspect of a successful company that should not be overlooked.

4 Ways to Make Your Employees Happy

| Angela Cordle

One way to grow your business, apart from having a great product or service, is to have employees who love working for you. While you might not be able to offer the same benefits package as most large corporations, there are more slick ways you can go about seeking your employees’ favor without breaking into the budget.

Managing in Cyberspace

| Matt Tarkenton

In today’s work environment, it has become a necessity for many businesses to hire employees or independent contractors who take care of their work out of office. Here are a few keys to help employers manage their out-of-office employees effectively.

How to Say “No” With a Smile and Save Your Startup

| Marty Zwilling
Entrepreneurs have to know when and how to say ‘no,’ and be good at delivering the message. All startup leaders are besieged with requests for their time, attention, talent, money, or influence, and sometimes even good requests won’t fit into the time and energy you have available.

Refresh Your Enthusiasm for the Job

| Dave Berkus
It is human nature for you and every entrepreneur to fall into a routine of taking care of day to day issues, meetings, communicating with customers and shareholders. But you remember the thrilling days when everything was newer, each decision an event, each milestone something to be celebrated.

6 Ways Entrepreneurs Become Great Problem Solvers

| Marty Zwilling
The real entrepreneurs I know are good at overcoming both people problems and business obstacles, and get satisfaction from the challenge. Some people think this is a talent that you must be born with, but experts disagree. You can definitely train yourself to be a problem solver, if you haven’t already.

6 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Company

| YEC
The startup scene today is an overcrowded space where companies are constantly vying for talent. But hiring talented people is only the first step in cultivating an innovative and creative environment. Building a workplace where there is a constant exchange of ideas involves finding the right formula for your company and culture.

More from Leadership

Best PracticesCommunicationCovid-19Green InitiativesOpen CulturePeople SkillsStrategic Planning

Top Articles in This Category

Stay up to date with