Find out if you’re a true leader by seeing if you possess these qualities: Leaders start projects by asking “What has to be done?” instead of “What do I need?” Leaders next ask “What do I have to do to make a real contribution?” The answer best suits the leader’s strengths and the needs of… Read More »
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How To Boost Staff Morale
When you run a business, there are a lot of challenges that you will face. Bringing on great employees is definitely a difficult thing to achieve. What might be even more difficult is keeping those individuals happy in their job. It is very important that you invest in the staff and do things that will… Read More »
How To Go From Failure To Success
Failure is often the best teacher in life. Painful at times? Absolutely, because no one likes to fail. We have the desire to succeed but an occasional failure helps us to learn new things along the way. Failing at something teaches a lesson and helps you to change, grow and ultimately succeed. The things we… Read More »
Manage Effectively And Lead Decisively
Being a manager is a major responsibility. The success of your business is largely due to the way you lead your staff. Employees that are not guided well cannot be as efficient as needed. As a leader in the company, here are some things you are charged with. Be a Confident Decision Maker Making… Read More »
Exceptional Leaders Are Not Too Busy
You should not be too busy to get to essentials. “Busy-ness” is not an excuse to avoid tough decisions or unpleasant but necessary conversations. When one is busy, it is mostly attending to urgent and important matters; and, hopefully not too many unimportant matters. The Exceptional Leader knows that focusing only on the urgent and… Read More »
Effective Benefit Engagement Strategies
Do your employees “get” and appreciate the benefits package that your company offers? Statistics show that most employees don’t fully understand the value of what they have. Companies should educate their staff about their benefits. How quickly they forget orientation day! They were most likely too nervous to comprehend what you told them anyway. One… Read More »
7 Employee Handbook Must Haves
Every business needs an employee handbook. If you don’t have one, then you need to contact your HR department ASAP. There are so many important sections in an employee handbook but I’ll focus on the 7 essentials today. Code of Conduct You must have clear expectations laid out in writing for specific behaviors, dress… Read More »
Make Your Company Values Known
Every business owner has a reason behind starting their company. Whatever that reason is, it is important that your staff understands it. When employees know your passions, they will feel more motivated to help you be successful. People will put more of themselves into something they believe in. It is your job as a CEO… Read More »
Starting Off The New Year: Implementing New Year Goals
New Year’s is the time when goal-setting permeates our work life, home life and even the entertainment and social media arenas. We get the chance to reflect on the last year and set goals that will launch us into a fresh start and new beginning. While setting goals is important, we often forget them just… Read More »
Customized Hiring Simulations: 4 Benefits You Need To Know
During the holiday months, many businesses are hiring for seasonal help. This is the time when you will bring in those that will get you through the season and possibly stay on in a long term role. Even if you know exactly what you are looking for in a candidate, how do you know that… Read More »