Leadership

As managers in the workplace, we often look out for employee behaviors. We frequently ask questions about our team members. How are they doing? How does the team become more productive? What behaviors should you praise and criticize? And that’s…

As a direct manager, do you ever find yourself internally screaming, “I hate managing employees!” You’re not alone. Here’s what Mandy Hamerla, a multi-award-winning Leadership Mentor, says: I come across lots of small business owners who begin their entrepreneurial journey…

Are you offered a leadership role in your job but don’t feel qualified? Maybe you’re already a leader looking to improve. Or, maybe you just want to demonstrate leadership as an employee.  Whatever the case, you’re here because you want…

Get this: 83% of employers agree that effective leadership is crucial to the success of the business (according to a study by Highrise). However, in the same study, it was discovered that only 5% of businesses have provided leadership development training…

It’s no secret. We live in a society today where everyone seems to be easily offended. A survey by the New York Post shows that 65% of employers say that younger workers are too easily offended.  So as a workplace…

Do you have what it takes to join a company board? If this is the career path you want to pursue, then you must have the right skills to help your board committee and the whole organization.  Here’s what David Schwarz,…

You’ll no doubt meet someone in the workplace who’s passive-aggressive. Harvard research says these are the worst people you find at work because they are so common. Moreover, dealing with passive-aggressive behavior can be exhausting.  Don’t let them get away…

Call it old-fashioned, but everyone needs workplace professionalism. In other words, you must put on a certain behavior once you enter the workspace.  Unfortunately, there are too many unprofessional behaviors at work today. You probably see it all the time.…

A survey by Gallup showed that only 32% of US workers are actively engaged in their jobs. So as a company manager or team leader, you’ll most likely encounter a few (or a lot of) passive employees.  If you’re looking…

Many years ago, the Employee of the Month program was highly popular. Today, not so much (only about 34% of companies still implement this employee recognition program). This might make you ask, “Is Employee of the Month a good idea?” …