One of the most overlooked aspects of leading others is learning from those you lead. And, when managing a team of individuals from different generations with multiple backgrounds and skillsets, it can be difficult building a shared sense of purpose. In is TED talk, Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal explains how learning how to listen, learn, […]
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Play Ball: Leadership Lessons from Baseball Legends
On March 26, 2020, Major League Baseball was set to throw out the first pitch of the 2020 season. Known as Opening Day, the event is the culmination of dozens of offseason trades, renewed contracts, months of preparation, and a date every fan of our national pastime had circled on their calendars. But before the […]
TED Talk: Creating a Culture that Brings Out the Best in Employees
Building a strong culture at an organization is key to recruiting and retaining top talent. And now more than ever, employees feel emboldened to not leave their passions and values at home, but to work somewhere that aligns with their beliefs. In his TED Talk, leadership expert Chris White explains three ways to create a […]
On the Job Podcast S4:E2 – Dr. Julie Gurner
Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Season 4, Episode 2: Dr. Julie Gurner How can you do your job better, advance in your career, and unlock your potential? Listen along as Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach, shares how to identify and understand behaviors that allow people to […]
Top Markets Needing Workers Now
Despite record unemployment numbers in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are still looking for workers as revealed in a recent market analysis of the last 30 days from Express Employment Professionals. Illinois boasts the largest number of job openings through Express at 749, followed by Texas (706), California (553), Tennessee (541), and Pennsylvania […]
Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 8: The Challenger)
Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]
Marlene Chism: Shorten the Gap
During these unprecedented times, author, educator, and consultant Marlene Chism gives a practical tip for business leaders on how to successfully lead their teams and maintain focus. Check out the video below to learn more! (more…)
Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 6: The Loyalist)
Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]
The Power of Neutral
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall We have a tendency to think of events or happenings in our lives as either good or bad. Although it’s difficult to do, this should be avoided whenever possible as it is a counterproductive habit. Think of all the events in your life that started out as a […]
Express Releases Inaugural Compensation Report for U.S. and Canada
Express Employment Professionals recently released its inaugural compensation report for the United States and Canada, highlighting average national wages for light industrial, office services, skilled trades, and professional jobs. Compensation data provided in the report includes jobs such as food servers, marketing managers, landscapers, executive assistants, medical transcriptionists, construction managers, and several types of machinists, among several others. […]