Adaptability is a skill that’s becoming indispensable in today’s frenetic world of business. In today’s volatile business environment, adaptability and increased customer centricity are more important than ever. Many forces drive the need for change, from market issues to political upheavals. Savvy leaders know the question isn’t if change will happen; it is when and how much. They know they…
We all know a great business when we see one. We also know when we encounter a mediocre business – it’s the company you interact with once and never return to.But what are the great businesses doing that the not-so-great aren’t? This post will shed the light on the small business habits that make a surprisingly big difference – below…
It’s common for businesses to hit a bump in the road at some point in their journey. Often, it’s because communication between teams has broken down, employee motivation has run dry, or leaders have become less able to produce imaginative ideas. But what if there was a fun way to get the cogs of the company turning again? This is…
Whether you’re working from home by choice or your employer has instituted a new work-from-home policy, the world of working at home might be new and intimidating to you. Luckily, this guide is here to walk you through every concern – from how to set up the perfect at-home workspace to tips for deftly avoiding distractions. Tip 1: When working…
Most of us respond to rising demands in the workplace by putting in longer hours, which inevitably take a toll on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. That leads to declining levels of engagement, increasing levels of distraction, high turnover rates, and soaring medical costs among employees. The core problem with working longer hours is that time is a finite resource.…
No matter what line of work we’re in, we’ve all probably suffered under the leadership of a truly terrible boss at one time or another. Bad bosses come in many forms. There’s the tyrant who insists on doing things his way or else! There’s the lazy, checked-out boss who lets everybody else do all the work and grabs all the…
Bookshelves are full of leadership manuals. Yet leadership is an art. Leadership should be in the business of establishing and fostering fair, caring relationships as well as meaningful collaboration among employees. In this modern day and age, leadership skills hold great importance and play an important role in providing opportunities for progress to any person. Everyone tries to establish his/her…
How do you get the best out of people? Whether you’re a team leader, manager or parent raising kids, the answer is deceptively simple: praise. That’s about more than merely complimenting folks, however – if you really want to help those around you fulfil their potential, you need to start speaking to their most cherished values and skills. And that’s…
Do you inspire your employees and make them feel good? Are you self-aware and sincere? Do you frequently set goals, and are you able to persuade your team to achieve them? You probably answered positively to most or all of these questions. But here’s the real question – would your subordinates agree with your answers? The truth is, employees consistently…