History is full of great women leaders. A leader is someone who has the ability to reach others and guide them through thick and thin. They’re individuals who have walked or are currently walking the path on which they aim to lead. A leader motivates, inspires, and pushes people past their limits in order to […]
Sometimes all it takes to brighten someone’s day is a small gesture, smile, or token of appreciation. The same goes towards your employees. With all the responsibilities that come with your role as manager, it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind and accidentally overlook your employees’ happiness at work. However, keep […]
Workplace boredom is a real threat that could be creeping up on your employees. By slacking off, taking extra-long lunch breaks, or secretly playing with their phones, studies show that this is a risk that affects one in four office workers, even your highest-performing employees. How Does This Impact You? According to Sandi Mann, a […]
With the rise of social media sites, online shopping, music apps, and the never ending possibilities of the internet, it’s no wonder why many employees are content spending their lunch breaks at their desks. Some employees work through lunch, while others skip it all together. Many people might assume working through lunch is productive; however, […]
The foundation of any company starts with its employees. Since finding the right person for the job is no simple task, how do you go about finding employees that fit in with your company culture? While there’s no guarantee on how to attract them, there are a few things you could do to improve your […]
Are you one of the many business owners who take their employees for granted? With high unemployment rates still plaguing the North America, many business owners assume their employees will stick around forever. As a result of this relaxed attitude, employee related issues are not being addressed the way they should be. The foundation of […]
If a conversation you’re having with someone elicits feelings of boredom, disengagement, or thoughts of running far away into the woods somewhere, then you’re one of the many people who have fallen victim to meaningless conversation. A good conversation on the other hand, leaves you feeling inspired, motivated, or educated about something. These conversations tend […]
Conflict is a part of everyday life. There is conflict at home, at work, with friends, and even conflict in nature. The fact that conflict occurs isn’t the issue, but how to go about resolving conflict is what matters most. As a manager, the last thing you want is to have conflict between employees compromising […]
Shifting from employee to manager can be easy for some people, but overwhelming for others. Either way, no one starts off as the perfect manager. No matter how much you’ve prepared and worked for your new position, there’s still a lot to learn. Here are 10 leadership tips every new manager should know. For starters, […]
