You’ve just stepped into this exciting new role as leader, and mixed with the feeling of accomplishment, pride and enthusiasm may be a little apprehension. After all, you’ve never led a team before, and you may not feel like a true leader just yet, especially if you are managing people who are older or more
At some point in our leadership career, we will have to deal with difficult people. And as new leaders, there is little that is more unnerving. In today’s video, we’re sharing tips on how to handle these people in our lives and we’re starting off by re-framing the issue, focusing not on the person but
As I watch what is going on politically across the nation, attend various business meetings and even participate in family discussions, I can’t help but notice how the rhetoric and emotion often increase, while the civility and human connection decrease. People become obstinate or angry. Some even resort to insults, and productive conversation flies out
Managing across the generations is challenging for many leaders, especially new ones. That’s why we love the insightful, tip-filled infographic below created by MidAmerica Nazarene University. First, it offers a look at different research-backed perceptions of Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials, and then it goes a step further and provides action-oriented tips you can
“Good help is hard to find” or is it? Scott Wintrip, staffing expert and author of High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant says that help is available, but your beliefs about hiring are preventing you from filling jobs quickly and keeping them filled. If you are struggling to fill positions, Wintrip urges
Leaders are salespeople—and great leaders are great salespeople. You may not buy my idea (after all, I am trying to sell it to you). If you don’t buy this premise it’s probably because you have some beliefs/images/thoughts about sales people that contradict your beliefs/images/thoughts about leaders. If you already buy my idea then you will love what’s to
Too many workplaces are missing the kindness factor, and it’s more damaging than you might realize, says Dr. Susan Mangiero, leadership coach and author of The Big Squeeze: Hugs & Inspirations for Every Grown-Up Who Loves Teddy Bears. Why? Because kindness is integral to employee engagement—and cultures of engagement are integral to high-performance organizations. “Doing business
By Brian Cristiano, founder of BOLD Worldwide. One of your most important roles as a new leader will be recruiting the right employees . These folks will not only partake in daily tasks to help your team run smoothly, they will also act as the face of your organization, which is why it’s important to take
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