A big part of becoming a highly-effective, Genuine Influencer, is to be able to understand the other person. After all, when you know what they need, want, and desire, you’re in a much better position to help both of you attain mutually-beneficial results. But this can be much more difficult than it seems. We’ve all […]
Leadership
Do These 6 Practices to Raise Workforce Engagement
Whether you are an entrepreneur managing a startup, or a corporate executive with thousands of employees, it’s hard to ignore the evidence of big value from happy employees. According to a classic study from Deloitte, happy employees have been shown to be up to 20 percent more effective in the workplace than unhappy employees, as well […]
Do These 4 Things to Keep Your Remote Team Focused & Happy
As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on our ability to work regularly (among many other things), maximizing productivity in a remote work setting is now essential to keeping many businesses afloat. Even when orders are lifted and offices are allowed to work at full capacity, many employees are going to have the same question: […]
Still Trying to Adapt During Covid-19? 6 Essential Tips
Covid-19 and lockdown have naturally hit smaller businesses harder than most, as companies struggle with cash flow and a completely changed consumer landscape. This means that to survive this crisis, SMEs need to be willing to adapt. Thankfully while Covid-19 presents a huge range of challenges for organisations, it also is a moment with plenty […]
Necessity is the Mother Of Invention for Epidemic Innovation
Despite the catastrophic effects of epidemics that have occurred throughout history, they lead to the creation of some of the most ground-breaking and revolutionary discoveries, inventions, and famous poems and scientific theories. In the mid-1300s when the Black Death hit Europe, it was estimated to have killed from 30% all the way up to 60% […]
Uncertain About Philanthropy? 6 Reasons Why Your Business Should Give Back
A good number of business owners see philanthropy as something that only big and very successful businesses should engage in. While it is difficult to give when you are struggling financially, smart businesses know that philanthropy can give their enterprises an edge. If you are on the fence regarding philanthropy, here are six reasons why […]
4 Ways to Help Your Business Recover From COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the world into chaos, bringing with it a time of economic uncertainty. Businesses have had no choice but to furlough employees left, right and centre, and there are growing concerns over how long the global recession could last. With this in mind, it’s vital for businesses to think about the […]
If You’re Acting Like a Leader, You Might Just Be a Scrum Master
What comes first to mind when you hear the term, scrum master? It may sound like something related to gaming but trust us; it’s nothing like that. It’s actually a term which is relevant to leadership. The scrum master will ensure that the organization, scrum team, and product owner hold on to the scrum framework. […]
Small American Manufacturers Are Leveraging Technology for a Smarter Second Wind Post-COVID
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s there were significant declines in U.S. manufacturing jobs. Some figures indicate a nearly 30% reduction in the first decade of the new millennia. Now manufacturing has been hit hard again, like so many other businesses, by COVID-19. However, for manufacturers there may be a silver lining to this pandemic, if […]
5 Easy Ways to Run a Webinar & Make Money
Webinars are one of the best ways to engage leads and generate sales online. A well-planned webinar, with a good slide deck, can convert between 10%-30% of attendees. That’s a significant conversion rate. On the other hand, a badly managed webinar will generate next to no sales and will attract only a handful of viewers. […]
