Leadership

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…

Having a diverse workforce is only a tiny part of the gigantic workplace relations pie. It’s not enough just to have a variety of people in the building, as that won’t make relations harmonious. You’ll also have to consider that…

A controlling management style that leans over into micromanagement can cause severe problems. In the worst cases, it’s not just the direct reports that suffer, but the whole business. If there’s just one bad apple, that can be bad enough…

“Inefficient Knowledge Sharing Costs Large Businesses $47 Million Per Year.” That’s the headline from the Panopto Workplace Knowledge and Productivity Report. Just that one headline alone shows the benefits of knowledge sharing, but there is more. Research from Whale also found that “employees spend…

As many businesses start returning to the workplace or employing some form of remote or hybrid work, one thing remains the same – employees who feel as if they have too much on their plate. It is important to understand…

If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.—Ray Kroc, business leader who purchased and transformed McDonalds Getting Through ‘Quiet Periods’ At some point in their working life, nearly all business owners and supervisors will have to consider…

Job hunting can be difficult and stressful, especially when you’re looking for an open position in the C-suite, but having the right C-suite interview questions handy helps the process go more smoothly. Hiring managers are not only looking for an employee, but…

Great leaders in U.S. history showed how you can make a difference and be successful. They are exemplars of the importance of problem solving skills in leadership: George Washington led a ragtag army of colonial soldiers against the professional army of a…