Put your health first to be a better leader
This post is adapted from “Are You Fully Charged?: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life,” by Tom Rath (Silicon Guild, May...
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This post is adapted from “Are You Fully Charged?: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life,” by Tom Rath (Silicon Guild, May...
This post is excerpted with permission from “No-Drama Leadership: How Enlightened Leaders Transform Culture in the Workplace,” by Marlene Chism (Bibliomotion, 2015). If you...
As a leader, what’s your first reaction when someone comes to you and tells you they made a mistake? While you may or may...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization composed of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
“Joining a new company is akin to an organ transplant — and you’re the new organ. If you’re not thoughtful in adapting to the...
When you hear why “The Power of Fifty Bits” is titled such as it is, you may think, “That sounds pessimistic.” After all, the...
How do you foster a healthy corporate culture? CEO Skip Prichard offers six keys for creating a people-centered culture that drives success. ***** This...
Worldwide, managers are setting SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely) goals, expecting these to make this “the year” to revitalize or transform their...
Credit: Pixabay Have you noticed the recent trend toward “pop-up” establishments? Over the holidays, I shopped in pop-up stores and ate in pop-up restaurants,...
Recently, I wrote two posts relating to mentoring and abundance theory, respectively. The first article focused on distinguishing between mentors and supervisors and the...
Most people want to work for a caring boss. Not only is it more enjoyable, it’s good for your health, according to research by...
IQ gets you hired. EQ gets you promoted. This HR adage has been around sometime and while certainly valid, it does not address the...
In 2002, when I took my first corporate leadership role, one of the wiser and more mature credit analysts in my department said that...
I had the privilege of attending a client holiday party last week that didn’t turn out as I expected. Like most office parties, there...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
It sometimes seems like the high achievers in business are superheroes. They have stellar work records, amazing families, healthy bodies and still have time...
I attended a conference in Southern California last week just after the San Bernardino massacre. I couldn’t help but notice the hosts and hostesses...
“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.” ~ Confucius A few years back, I made the decision...
In modern industry, one of the most sought-after qualities in a business is diversity. It’s a concept that impacts everything from a company’s efficiency...
Most of us actually enjoy working and doing a great job. We find fulfillment in adding value and contributing our time and energy to...
Leadership buy-in of corporate wellness programming can make a big difference in the success of your company’s wellness program. In fact, sincere interest in...
Leading is about simple actions taken every day, not about copying your heroes or flashy actions.
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
How would you rate your personal integrity? On a grading scale of A (high demonstrated integrity) to F (low demonstrated integrity), what grade would...
This post is adapted from “Why Should Anyone Work Here? What It Takes to Create an Authentic Organization,” (Harvard Business Review Press, November 2015)...
A manager who doesn’t appreciate the value of something or simply doesn’t want to do it will always find an excuse not to. And,...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
Every new role at work offers the chance to build your skill set, and the move into senior management is no exception. When you...
The work needs to get done, and it needs to be done well. So why aren’t your people doing that? Maybe you think you know. But...
FreeImages.com/Sias van Schalkwyk The ability to disagree effectively is critical in creating alignment and shaping direction. It’s also an important aspect of generating creative...
For 20 years, I’ve seen it done right, and I’ve seen it done wrong. In my active SEAL duty, I’ve mostly seen it done...
I don’t like performance reviews. I never liked giving them, and I never liked getting them. They are like school report cards, only less...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
The popularity of recognition programs designed to motivate specific behaviors has jumped from relative obscurity to the number three recognition priority over the last...
Companies have been hiring again — perhaps selectively and far more strategically than ever before, but the job market can definitely be described as...
More and more studies show that confidence is a critical trait in leaders, a quality that draws people in and adds weight to everything...
Every good leader must make time for him or herself. Part of such time for self can be used to recharge and reinvigorate yourself....
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
Embrace your role as a leader to ensure everyone’s full commitment and attention, and follow these nine steps to make the most of your next collaboration.
Managing a baseball team isn't the same as being a corporate leader, but that doesn't mean we can't learn from their successes and failures -- and how we hire leaders.
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship...
Seeking honest feedback from employees isn’t for for cowards. Honesty in the workplace can be daunting, especially for managers or leaders who haven’t always...