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8 Reasons to Be Grateful in 2018
It doesn’t take long for us to find reasons to be both disappointed and disillusioned. That comes naturally. But it takes intentional thought to focus on why we should be thankful. This Thanksgiving, here are eight reasons to be grateful.
5 Types of People You Encounter in Life
We encounter many types of people in life - some we can’t live without, and others we would like to live without. Here are five of the most common types of people and how to handle each.
3 Things You Need to Know About Making Decisions
No one makes perfect decisions all the time, but knowing the following facts about decision-making can help.
7 Statements Leaders Should Think Twice About Before Saying
How often do you say something that later comes back to smack you? For most of us, that has happened more than once! Here are 7 statements you may want to think twice about before saying them to others.
7 Surprising Stats About Today's Workplace
What percent of new hires start looking for a new job within 3 months? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of today's workplace.
Are You Throwing Stones or Catching Them?
It is easy to throw stones, but it is a lot more difficult to catch them. Which are you doing?
7 Reasons Why 70% of Change Efforts Fail – And What Leaders Can Do About It
One of the top jobs of a leader is to guide his/her organization through change. And while change itself can kill the organization, resistance to change is guaranteed to do so! Here are seven reasons change efforts sometimes fail and what we as leaders can do to improve the odds of success.
Great Leading = Great Following
While it may seem contradictory or even impossible, the idea of being able to lead well by following is actually more logical than you’d think. Here are the benefits of following and 6 ways to grow your skills as a follower.
How to Know You Are NOT a Narcissistic Leader
What is a narcissist? The simple answer – you know when you meet one or work for one! After being around a narcissist you will often feel demeaned, inadequate, unappreciated, and angry. Rather than asking ourselves if we are one – let’s look at how to know that you are NOT one.
10 Traps to Avoid to Make Better Decisions
No organization or leader makes perfect decisions all the time. But during critical points, one bad decision can cause catastrophic failure. To make better decisions, avoid the following ten traps.
How the Mighty Fall: 6 Ways We Can Self-Destruct & Not Even Know It
Already in 2018, there have been multiple high profile stories in the news of influential people who have fallen off or been knocked down from the pedestals of power and prestige. From sports and Hollywood to business and politics, and even to education and religion. Here are the most common ways we can self-destruct and not even know it.
The Most (And Least) Effective Way to Influence Others
When in leadership, whether a formal position or informal, you have the opportunity to positively influence others. But some methods used to influence and motivate are more effective than others. Here is the most effective way (and least) to influence others.
4 Traits Common to Successful Teams, Marriages and Boards
A leadership team, a married couple, and a board of directors are so very different! But they actually have a lot in common since each has a strong potential for conflict and yet cannot accomplish its mission without effectively working together. Here are 4 traits that contribute to success in each of these unique relationships.
10 Tips for Managing a Crisis
Unexpected things happen. An employee embezzles funds. A disgruntled staff member attacks another member. A volunteer sexually assaults a constituent. Such crises can threaten the operations, reputation and overall health and well-being of the organization. While the crisis itself is damaging enough, it can get worse when managed unwisely. The following are ten tips for managing an organizational crisis.
Why You Procrastinate & How to Conquer It
When you procrastinate, it’s easy for things to snowball out of control. In some cases, it can lead to outright panic, freezing you in your tracks and preventing you from getting anything done. Here are 12 causes of procrastination and how to conquer it.
5 Leadership Lessons from a Fool
“Burglar Enters Escape Room, Can’t Escape, Calls 911.” Yes, you read that right. A guy breaks into an escape room (the idea of an escape room is to, you know, ESCAPE!) and can’t find his way out, so he called 911 to recuse him. As leaders, we should always look for lessons in the things we read. Here are some of mine…
“Bring Your Best to Work Day!” – 4 Things to Take to Work with You Every Day
There is “Bring Your Child to Work Day” and “Bring Your Dog to Work Day.” And there is even “Bring Your Parents to Work Day”! Really! But what it would be like if we had a “Bring Your Best to Work Day”? Here is what that day might look like…
Are You Toxic? 5 Types of Toxic People and How to Know If You Are One of Them
We all have to grapple with toxic people – from those who are extremely self-centered to those who always say no. Here are five of the most common toxic people you will likely experience or even become.
Leadership Quiz – How Healthy Is Your Leadership?
Leaders have the opportunity to influence others for good… or bad. How healthy is your leadership? Use this quiz to find out.
5 Quotes worth Discussing as a Team
Sometimes, all you need is a unique perspective to jump start the process at hand. Here are five interesting concepts and quotes that I believe are worth discussing with your team.
A business leader’s biggest breakthroughs often come from the moments that tested them most. Listen as our panelists discuss the hard-won lessons behind decades of leadership in business, from decisions they would take back to the ones that changed everything.