Like most things in life, there is not an overnight hack for becoming an effective leader, especially when it comes to connecting with and influencing others. With how fast-paced society has become, the shortening of attention spans, and the need for instant gratification, people struggle to commit ...
Most people have heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it,” but how often do we hear people talking about building confidence through competence? It’s not a new concept, but it does require more work than simply acting “as if” you are where you want to be, even if you’re still on the journey. Fak...
Every person has a role to play in the success of the team. There will be things that a person is naturally good at, while they struggle with other things, but that’s where someone else can step in. High-performing teams have figured out how to distribute the workload based on individual strengths. ...
The reason organizations and people make a change is because they want to achieve a different result. They take new action in order to achieve a new outcome because what they are currently doing is not working the way they want. The key to successful change is that it serves a purpose. Don’t just ch...
When we are interviewing candidates for a position, we are looking for two main things: how skilled the candidate is and whether they will be a good fit for the organization. When the individual does not have all of the necessary skills, it is still possible to train them up to success. However, if ...
A poster isn’t a plan, and motivational words on the wall won’t lead your team to where you want them to go. If you have a message that you want to put up as a reminder for your team, that is a great thing to do, but it cannot replace your efforts as a leader. You must model the expectations that yo...
Many times when we feel overwhelmed, it’s not that we cannot handle our work but rather that we have overcommitted ourselves. We fall into this trap of saying yes to everything and then trying to make it work but not having the time or energy to see it through. Sometimes the best thing we can do for...
How you present yourself physically has a significant impact on how you are perceived. Many times, your energy introduces you before your words ever do. People notice how you carry yourself, how you dress, and the nonverbal communication you are emitting. When you want to make a positive first impre...
The thing about building a culture of accountability is that it only works if everyone is on board, whether it’s a new hire, someone who has been with the company for years, or top leadership. Accountability applies to all levels of employment, and there is not a single person who is exempt from the...
Having the freedom to make your own choices does not mean that you are free from the consequences. In fact, you have the responsibility to take ownership of the outcomes that are a direct result of the choices you make. Acknowledging that you could have done something differently to achieve a differ...
Very early on in business and life, we are taught that developing a strong network is crucial for success. We go to networking events, hand out business cards, give elevator pitches about what we do, and connect with people on social media and professional networking sites. However, the key to build...
I was recently reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People again, and one quote that stood out to me in particular was, “Yesterday holds tomorrow hostage.” What is in the past cannot be changed, so instead of dwelling on what could’ve been, we need to focus on what is and what could be. Learn fr...
