Posts Tagged ‘management’
7 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Working Mothers
Today we share Moira Forbes’ article about leadership, and the lessons successful women have learned from being working moms. 7 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Working Mothers “The One Thing” is a series where I ask today’s successful leaders to identify the single most important lesson they’ve learned on a topic. By Moira Forbes This…
Read MoreWant to Avoid Hiring People You Can’t Trust Later? Ask These 5 Powerful Interview Questions
The costs to an organization for hiring the wrong candidate can be staggering. Today we share Marcel Schwantes’ perspective on using specific behavioral interview questions to assess trustworthiness. Enjoy. Want to Avoid Hiring People You Can’t Trust Later? Ask These 5 Powerful Interview Questions By Marcel Schwantes This article can be found here.
Read MoreTakeaways From Richard Branson’s Keynote Presentation
Entrepreneur Richard Branson recently spoke at a digital marketing conference, the Adobe Summit. Today we share Jane Burnett’s summary of his insights. Richard Branson on flex policies, what Virgin looks for in an employee, and lessons learned. by Jane Burnett Entrepreneur Richard Branson gave a keynote presentation this week at the Adobe Summit, a digital marketing conference,…
Read MoreTaking Care of Yourself: At Work
If you’re in the habit of pampering yourself only on the weekends, you might want to change that. Today we share Laura Brothers’ perspective on self-care during the week, at work. Enjoy. This Self-Career-Care Checklist Will Make Your Work Week Even More Fulfilling By Laura Brothers Conventional wisdom says that self-care is a weekend and…
Read MoreWork and Think Like a White Belt
We are continuously striving to accomplish our career goals. But as we become supervisors, managers, or C-level executives, how does it help to return to our entry level or ‘white belt’ roots? Today we share Cash Nickerson’s perspective. Work and Think Like a White Belt By Cash Nickerson Everybody wants to know how long it…
Read MoreWhat Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month
Communication expert Judith Humphrey listed ‘no problem’ as one phrase among six that can diminish your professional credibility. Today we share Suzan Bond’s experience with replacing it for something else. Enjoy. What Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month Testing out less “problematic” alternatives to “you’re welcome” helped one writer better understand…
Read More5 Ways To Motivate Your Disengaged Employees
According to an ADP Research Institute study, employee engagement levels are at 82%. What about the remaining 18%? Today we share Stephanie Vozza’s perspective on what you can do to hold on to good — but disengaged — employees. 5 Ways To Motivate Your Disengaged Employees By Stephanie Vozza As a human resource manager, one…
Read More11 Habits of Supremely Happy People
If I could just get that promotion… if my child could only make the team… research shows this type of happiness does not last. Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s habits of happy people. Enjoy. 11 Habits of Supremely Happy People By Dr Travis Bradberry We’re always chasing something—be it a promotion, a new car, or…
Read MoreSix Toxic Relationships You Should Avoid Like the Plague
Toxic relationships can be costly to your very well being. Today we discuss Dr Travis Bradberry’s perspective. Enjoy! By Dr. Travis Bradberry Most everyone has experienced a relationship that turned toxic. If you have, you know they’re a major drain on your energy, productivity, and happiness. In a new study from Georgetown University, 98% of…
Read MoreHow to Blow Your Boss’s Mind
Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s seven easy steps you can use to exceed your boss’s expectations. Enjoy. How to Blow Your Boss’s Mind By Dr Travis Bradberry We all want to get ahead. Still, even when it seems you’re doing everything right—you’re never late to work, rarely take a sick day, and always meet deadlines—promotions…
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