Many bosses struggle with knowing the right thing to say when an employee has done a good job. It can be as simple as saying, “Thank you” or “Good job.” But there are many different appreciation words for employees that…
Many bosses struggle with knowing the right thing to say when an employee has done a good job. It can be as simple as saying, “Thank you” or “Good job.” But there are many different appreciation words for employees that…
Being a leader takes a set of skills that need to be developed over time. Strong foundations are necessary for effective leadership, yet many leaders in the world today are unclear about the core leadership fundamentals. Without these fundamental skills,…
When a new CEO steps in, employees tend to react with a sense of trepidation or expectation, or a bit of both. Change is always scary, and if a new CEO is worth their salt, you can bet your bottom…
A promotion from business analyst to CEO is a career path to the top echelons of an organization. In between those two jobs are interim management levels and the need for a plan of personal and professional improvement. How to…
What exactly is leadership? The dictionary definition of leadership is that it is a noun, i.e., “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” By that definition, the head lemming leading the herd over a cliff would…
More than 57,000 American workers get fired each year, according to Inc. Their bosses terminate them for various reasons, such as poor performance, cutbacks, attendance, and misconduct. Most workers leave without causing any problems, but in some cases, an employer might…
Business executives and leaders often talk about the importance of critical thinking to their organization. But the truth is, few address how to promote critical thinking in the workplace among their teams. Critical thinking, or the ability to make informed…
Every person in the world has probably lied at one time or another. White lies, jokes, and pranks are examples of such fibs. Lying at work is a serious offense that can cause problems for many people, however. Lying at work…
Everyone who has ever worked a job has had positive and negative thoughts about it. One subject that crosses people’s minds is, “What would you like your manager to do differently?” Here’s some information about how employees think, how to…
Small business owners and human resource staff know how tricky it can be to throw a successful office party. Apart from ensuring that the introverts among the staff don’t feel overwhelmed by a party that is too outrageous or requires…