In recent years business has been criticized as a major cause of social, environmental, and economic problems. Companies are widely thought to be prospering at the expense of their communities. Trust in business has fallen to new lows, leading government officials to set policies that undermine competitiveness and sap economic growth. Business is caught in …
Stay Focused at Work
In a world filled with instant access to information, coworkers and friends, finishing a solid eight hours of work seems nearly impossible. Avoiding distractions, however, is not a Herculean task. Just like getting to the gym each day, staying focused while at work is a matter of building good habits. 1. Stay positive no matter …
Personality Traits of Learners
Our whole personality and emotions are fully involved when we learn. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) provides an instrument widely used to help people discover the way they tend to take in information, make decisions and relate to people. Extroverts: the extroverted learner learns more effectively through concrete experiences, contacts with the outside world, and relationships with …
Effective Communication for Leaders
Good leaders are also good communicators. And the best leaders have learned that effective communication is as much about authenticity as the words they speak and write. Indeed, communication and leadership are inextricably tied. How can you galvanize, inspire or guide others if you don’t communicate in a clear, credible, authentic way? Here are 5 …
Develop The A-Team
I realize that as a manager, your teams’ success equates to yours. And not only that, but your ability to inspire and develop people is actually critical to your own future, as the higher you climb up the leadership ladder, the more you depend on the success and strengths of others to achieve key objectives and …
