When we are young, we live authentically. We are true to ourselves because we aren’t taught to “fit in” until later in our development. When I was in elementary school, I never cared about fitting in. I loved to wear mismatched clothes, like princess t-shirts under striped dresses or colors that you...
What’s your go-to response when someone asks how you’ve been? Something I have noticed in my own life is that I tend to say something along the lines of, “Oh you know, I’ve been staying busy.” Once I made this realization, I started noticing it a lot more in other people’s responses as well. Instead...
As much as we might sometimes wish we could do everything on our own, there is value in collaboration with others. With the pressure we put on ourselves along with the hustle that is expected within today’s workforce, learning to seek help from others can be beneficial. This does not mean you are de...
The sound of the waves crashing on the beach echoes in your mind. You think of the sway of the trees, the salt in the air, and the sun on your skin. Ultimate relaxation is just days away. Vacation is calling your name, but all you can do is feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you exper...
Setting an example for the people that work for you does not have to involve any form of punishment. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review, rewarding positive behavior is more action-motivating than punishing negative behavior. People naturally want to feel valued and appreciated. You mi...
It seems like a straightforward question. What gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it the thought of breakfast, the promise of coffee, the opportunity to start fresh today? Maybe you’re excited to do something or go somewhere. Is it a sense of obligation, a commitment to routine, or the need to m...
What are some of the things that come to mind when you think of leadership? Do you think of managing people or do you think of guiding them? Controlling them or influencing them? Being a leader is not about being in control of others, enforcing rules, or giving out orders. Leaders guide others towar...
When you make a sale, you’re not just selling to a customer. You’re selling to a person. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook their humanness and just think of them as another click, or another number. The truth is, they are so much more than that. They have a life, a story, a family, and a past. We ofte...
 In a world where there is a plethora of information available at the touch of a button, leaders must fight to bring their companies to the forefront of a customer’s mind. The average attention span of a human is approximately eight seconds, which is a 25% decrease from 2000 to 2015. If you are able...
Company cohesion is characterized by how well employees work together toward a common goal. Each employee plays an important role in the company’s success. When employees are in cohesion, they are able to cash in on their strengths and balance out one another’s weaknesses. Businesses are often compa...
Feedback is an essential part of a well-functioning business because it is important to check in on how things are going and make adjustments accordingly. Not only should you learn how to receive feedback within your business, you should also make it a point to hone your skills for giving feedback. ...
Hiring the right people saves you time, money, and energy. The process starts with you and your recruitment efforts. Don’t rush into hiring a candidate because you need the job filled because it won’t benefit you in the long run if you are not hiring a suitable candidate. To be sure that you get it ...
