If you had to have “The Talk” about raises with your employees today, do you know what you’d say? Well, you’d better get prepared because 62% of companies will be increasing compensation for their existing employees this year, according to CareerBuilder’s 2012 Job Forecast. And, while over 40% of employees reported to Glassdoor, a business review and resource site, that they aren’t expecting a raise this year, that doesn’t mean they won’t be asking for one.
You may not have any control over your answers to their requests, but you can plan out your responses and make it as positive of an experience as possible.
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Few artists have had as big an impact on art and culture, both American and beyond, as Bob Dylan. Whether it’s his legendary musical career that continues to inspire singers and songwriters more than five decades after the release of his first album or the way his body of work helped define a generation of social change, it’d be hard to believe Dylan hasn’t learned a thing or two about leadership along the way. 
The human race has always had a fascination with the collection of words. Throughout the history of civilization, words have had the power of blessing, cursing, and motivating. We see this when we read verses in the Bible, hear the timeless phrase “et tu, Brute,” or watch our favorite war movies. This is why historians have documented the words of leaders, politicians, and intellectuals for us from the beginning of time. The power of words is accepted yet not quite understood. Still, we find solace and encouragement when studying words of past leaders. Let us take a look at these leaders who all had their words remembered in one way or another. This is not a list of the most famous quotes or the best leaders, but words of motivation that every leader can gather insight from to better lead a team.
All organizations and individuals have unique cultures and different methods of working toward accomplishing tasks. There is no right or wrong way to undertake a project, but people and organizations can be divided into two distinct categories that greatly affect their potential for success. 
We’re only a few days into the new year, and by now you should be taking your first steps toward achieving your goals for 2012. While some of the most common resolutions involve shedding a few pounds, quitting a bad habit, or spending more time with family, it’s also important to consider goals that will help you develop in your role as a leader. Every workplace is different and therefore every leader’s resolutions will be different, but here are a few ideas to help guide your goal-setting efforts. 
Television and movies offer us an “out” from the normal day-to-day grind. One of the first things many people do when they get off work is turn on the TV. It is a medium to help shed the scales we accrued during a long day filled with meetings, past-due projects, and the struggle of balancing employer/employee relationships. The most ironic aspect of TV and movies is they are supposed to help us forget about our lives for 30 minutes to an hour and a half, but shows often implement the work environment into their scripts. Due to this reoccurring theme, let’s take a look at a few bosses from TV and movies to see which pitfalls to avoid and certain aspects that may be beneficial.
What would you give to never have a worker shortage or 
Your schedule is already full with various projects, tasks, and mounting workloads, so keeping up with your employees’ progress isn’t always easy. But it’s important to manage your employees time for the most productive and efficient workday. Plus, it will help keep workloads balanced and workers feeling engaged and successful instead of overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated. 
In the timeless Star Wars saga, we are presented with some of the wisest, most proverbial lessons in all of cinema. To some, these films are the I Ching to life’s most elusive questions: should I try to get my dream job? “Try not. Do or do not; there is no try.” Or better yet, the saga can help keep you in check: I did it! I finally passed the bar exam! “Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.” The Star Wars films have long been legend since the first few notes of the now all-familiar John Williams theme song resounded in 1977 at drive-ins across North America. Because of its epic reputation, we are going to look at how the films can help us better lead our businesses in the Path of the Jedi.
All have experienced it. The rapid heart rate. The increased blood pressure. The tightening of muscles. Primal. Instinctive. Fear. In the face of potential danger, the brain sends out messages for chemicals like adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol to be released into the blood stream. Identified has the “fight or flight” response, it’s simply the body’s way of protecting itself. Fear is a chemical reaction used for man’s survival. In many ways, the most obvious way to survive through an arising situation is to retreat. Though fear was most effective for man when being chased by an antediluvian beast, times have changed, and man’s biggest fears are now related to the economy, business, and social structures. As a business leader, one must be aware of all the apparent fears that keep progress at bay. Once the issues are defined, then they can be faced and defeated.
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