I remember going on an important job interview decades ago. The person interviewing me asked, "In this company, we like to hire strategic thinkers. How much time per week do you spend on strategic thinking?" I had been on a number of different job interviews by that...
How to Manipulate People-7 Signs of a Con Artist You Need to Know to Avoid Being a Victim
I know... The title "How to Manipulate People" sounds bad and unethical, but I got you to view the post didn't I? The question is, did I manipulate you into viewing this post, or did I persuade you? There is a fine line between the two. Since I have written a number...
Set a Team Goal to Build Camaraderie and Team Culture
Want to build a strong team culture? Set A Team Goal for Your Group. The strongest friendships are always developed under a shared stress. In addition, the more positive the stress, the more positive the relationship. For instance, soldiers often come back from war...
Is Your Performance Review System Outdated?
Is your performance review system for your employees and team members outdated? Are you and your team members still using the same type of annual employee assessment that your parents used? One common complaint that comes up in job satisfaction surveys is, "I never...
Leadership Roles Survey: Do You Exhibit Effective Team Leadership? Take the Survey
So what exactly does a good team leader do? Strengthen the Leadership Roles Below to Build Effective Leadership in Yourself and Your Team. After studying some of the best leaders in different industries for the past 20 years, we found a few roles that each played very...
Make Yourself Indispensable as a Leader in a Crisis
I took my first leadership training course back almost 20 years ago. It did more for me than all of the education that I worked very hard for in High School and College. This single class was more valuable than all of the seminars that my former employers provided me....
Do You Really Know How To Motivate Your Team?
Leadership and management skills are not coded into our DNA. These skills are honed over time through study, research, experimentation, and sometimes... trial and error. One of the things that can be challenging for managers and leaders, even during optimal times, is...
Position Yourself as the “Go-To” Expert in Your Industry
How to Position Yourself as the Expert in Your Industry Want to become the "Go-To" expert in your industry? One of the easiest ways to drive prospective clients and customers to your business is to become "the" expert in your field. The term Expert carries credibility...
Preparing for Potential Problems Makes You Better Able to Overcome Obstacles
The Road to Success Will Not Always Be Smooth. The road to success will not always be smooth. By preparing for potential problems, you will be better prepared to overcome obstacles when they come your way. The Five Ways to Prepare for Potential Problems Are the...