Leadership Tips

Tips For Leading In A Time Of Crisis

This is a time of crisis. The novel coronavirus pandemic that is gripping much of the world and wreaking havoc on economies across the globe has at least temporarily caused people in many nations to change the way they live. Many have changed personal habits and daily routines out of fear of contracting or spreading

2024-07-17T20:01:16-04:00By |Leadership Tips|

Essential Characteristics For Effective Personal Leadership

The Super Tuesday presidential primaries are behind us now, and the news is abuzz with stories about the rising and falling fortunes of candidates and former candidates. As the remaining contenders continue advancing through the process of what could be described as the world’s most extensive and intense job interview—in which the American people are

Showing Gratitude Gets Results

It’s that time of year again when thankfulness is at the forefront of our minds. Thanksgiving is a national holiday deeply rooted in the American character, dating back to some of the earliest European settlements in what would eventually become the United States of America. It is a time to reflect on the things for which we are

How To Avoid Being A Micromanaging Boss

It’s normal and healthy for a manager to be emotionally invested in the success of his or her company, and managing staff members effectively is an important part of that process. But sometimes it goes beyond responsible leadership into micromanagement. If you suspect that you could be micromanaging those around you, or if you have

2024-07-17T20:01:19-04:00By |Leadership Tips|

5 Necessary Communication Skills For Effective Leadership

The United States and the world recently commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed men on the moon for the first time. It was unquestionably one of the greatest achievements in history, and according to NASA, it took the combined efforts of some 400,000 people to make it happen. How was

Leadership Lessons From LeBron James

When Jim Brown and the rest of the Cleveland Browns walked off the field of Cleveland Municipal Stadium after defeating Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts for the NFL Championship on December 27, 1964, nobody knew that it would be nearly fifty-two years before a major professional sports franchise in Cleveland won another title.

2024-07-17T20:01:55-04:00By |Leadership Tips|

Leadership Tips: 5 Steps To Reduce Workplace Drama

Things happen. Changes in personnel, restructuring, and other shakeups can cause anxiety and discontentment within teams or throughout an entire organization. Sometimes this can bring out the drama king or queen in staff members. And while briefly venting frustration is a normal part of life, long term dramatic behavior can deplete energy and cause problems

2024-07-17T20:01:56-04:00By |Leadership Tips|

Tips For Getting (And Keeping) Your Small Business Off The Ground

Being a manager, business owner, and business coach/consultant for the past thirty five years has taught me a lot! Starting up and maintaining a business is a challenge, even for many seasoned entrepreneurs, which is why the majority of businesses fail in their first year. Challenging…but possible with the right tools. For all you current

Pilgrims And Progress: Practical Pointers From Puritan Predecessors

Another Thanksgiving just passed here in the United States. Millions gathered with family and friends to enjoy time together and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. Americans have much for which to be grateful, including the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in this great nation. The history of Thanksgiving is closely tied to

7 Tips For Leading Part-Time Workers

In today’s economy we are seeing more and more companies creating part-time positions. Part-time workers are often given lower level work and can feel like outsiders. Limited opportunity for advancement for part-timers can result in lower levels of productivity and lack of motivation to excel. How can you as a leader combat this? Here are

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