When it comes to work these days, we’re all expected to do more with less, but is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the best way to run a business? Alarmingly low employee engagement numbers indicate otherwise. So, if pushing everyone harder isn’t the path to productivity, what is? In his new book The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment
Many employees probably groan and grumble when they see that you have scheduled yet another meeting. But Cameron Herold, a business development expert and author of Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less, insists it doesn’t need to be that way. “Meetings aren’t terrible,” Herold says. “We’re just terrible at running
By Donna Stoneham, PhD, master executive coach and transformational leadership expert “The instrument of leadership is the self, and the mastery of the art of leadership comes from the mastery of the self.” – Charles Manz Being a new leader can feel equal parts challenging and exciting. There are hundreds of books with great theories
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor If the thought of asking for help at work makes you weak in the knees, you aren’t alone. According to personal development company Insights Learning & Development, most people struggle when it comes to asking for help. Here’s why: We don’t like feeling vulnerable When you ask for help,
Leadership experts are always talking about the importance of engaging employees. As a new leader, do you really know what motivates your employees? If you think it’s all about money and benefits, you are wrong. As this infographic created by UEarnedIt shows us, fully engaging your employees has more to do with providing meaningful experiences and
By RoseAnn Sorce Past research as well as conventional wisdom about the use of humor by leaders suggests that positive humor should result in happier employees who are satisfied with their jobs. Conventional wisdom also suggests that leaders should avoid negative humor, though actual support for that belief is scarce and ambiguous. Now, a recent study
No doubt you want to succeed as a leader. Certainly, you want to lead your team to perform at the highest level. Absolutely, you want to do your part to ensure the success of your organization. All that ambition will take you far; however, don’t assume that accomplishing all that will be easy. Far too
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. According to a recent global Korn Ferry study, these are the top 10 coaching needs for employees wanting to move into mid-level leadership positions, including senior managers and function heads: Interpersonal relationships listening skills, empathy Influence Communication skills Self-awareness Delegation, empowerment Building effective teams Motivation and engagement Working
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