ADAPTED FROM HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW Leaders across the globe feel that the unprecedented busyness of modern-day leadership makes them more reactive and less proactive. There is a solution to this hardwired, reactionary leadership approach: mindfulness. Mindfulness can help people create a one-second mental space between an event or stimulus… Read More
One of the best ways to build a cohesive team in the workplace is by team-building exercises. At best, you can imagine that doing such things will bring a team together for one purpose. Unfortunately, some managers can potentially make things worse when it comes to fostering team building. Here… Read More
By LISA SWAN If you are feeling stressed out, think about this – stress can actually be good for you. Consider this – with absolutely no stress, we would find it difficult to achieve and grow and learn. Most of us have a friend, friend of a friend, or even… Read More
By BEN HARGROVE What do successful people do that others do not? Here are some tips from our executive coach experts. 1. Work hard Successful people are often mythologized as uniquely gifted geniuses who were destined to succeed. There can be an implication that they did not have to work… Read More
By BEN HARGROVE A good work environment can foster teamwork and increase productivity. A poor work environment can sow dissatisfaction, get in the way of the work and give employees you want to retain a reason to think about going elsewhere. Here are some tips from our executive coach experts… Read More
By BEN HARGROVE You have a vision and are able to communicate it with passion. So you are probably already a good leader. But as any good leader knows, there is always room for improvement, whether you are an executive or an entrepreneur, leadership development is essential. Here is… Read More
By LISA SWAN Don’t feel you have to bite your tongue constantly when it comes to giving feedback to your boss, your co-workers or to your employees. There is a time and a place for giving feedback, and doing so effectively could make things better at your workplace. In fact,… Read More
By LISA SWAN Times are hard with the economy these days. You may not have the number of staffers you want, or the ability to compensate them the way you wish. So how can you keep your workplace going, and manage your staff during tough times? Here are some tips… Read More
Over many years of executive coaching and management training, it’s become clear that there are four distinct management styles, each with their pros and cons. What works well in one situation may be less than ideal in another. Knowing what your management style is will help you become a better… Read More
By LISA SWAN Whether you are an entrepreneur, an executive, or a middle manager, it is important to keep your staff happy, and reward those who are doing great jobs. But what can you do to reward staff and improve morale if you don’t have a big budget to give out… Read More
