What do you consider to be a core leadership skill? Time management, perhaps, or decision-making skills. But what if I said you should add gratitude to your list? It’s easy to dismiss gratitude as a core leadership skill but we would argue that it is one of the most vital skills a leader can learn. If you want your employees to work harder and stick…
The corporate landscape is shifting its focus from profits to people. Modern leaders are recognizing that, in taking care of their workers, they secure the success of their business. People perform better when they’re well-rested, healthy, happy, and safe. But how can an employer develop the kind of work environment that helps people feel their best? What can a leader do to facilitate that kind…
Does the phrase “workplace accountability” make you flinch? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly common for employees to report a lack of accountability at work. According to the Harvard Business Review, over 80 percent of managers admit they have little to no way to hold others accountable. They also report that a mere 14 percent of employees feel their performance is…
Take a moment to think of the best leader and manager you’ve ever worked for. What was it about them you liked so much? Their cool head in the face of stress, maybe, or their approachability? Maybe they did something above and beyond for you when you needed extra support. Whatever it was, it left a mark on your that remains to this day. Whatever…
What do we expect from our leaders? Or really, what habits and traits do we associate with good leadership? Do we just expect them to be better at their job than others? Or do we expect them to do their job while making everyone else around them better? Leaders need to inspire, motivate, and communicate clearly. They have to talk the talk and walk the…
Think about the worst job you’ve ever had. What was it about it that was so awful? For many, the frustration comes in not feeling like they matter. People go to work and feel like a cog in a machine, guided by leaders who value profits over the people who make them possible. This lack of fulfillment follows workers home with them and can put…
