Let’s face it. We live in a time that glorifies the state of “busyness”. It seems that the most common response to, “How are you?” is “Busy”. With some people, it is all about perception. They confuse busyness with success. They want to feel, and for others to view them as being successful − so […]
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Incentives are one of the best ways to keep employees motivated. It plays into the value-based concept of a business—if you bring added value to the company, then you can expect value invested back into you. Determining what incentives to offer to a team, however, requires dissecting the things that the group considers vital. It’s
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Managing a business is not a solo project. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to inform all relevant internal and external parties about what’s going on in the company. To keep things running smoothly, it’s important for your stakeholders to have a clear picture of what’s going on at all times. If you’re struggling with
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Wilmington, NC: Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting, was a guest speaker at the WILMA Women to Watch Leadership Institute 2020 Cohort Kick-off. Lynn spoke on the topic: SETTING AND ACHIEVING LEADERSHIP GOALS. Her presentation focused on: setting strategic goals; deciding which goals to pursue; maintaining momentum; staying accountable and on track; achieving goals;
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You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So, why aren’t you delegating? Click through to
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When you’re managing a team of employees, you’re responsible for identifying and promoting talented leaders at the right time. Not every high-performing employee is cut out for a management position, so you’ll need to carefully evaluate whether a particular person is ready to move up—and whether current business needs align with that timing. There are
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Receiving a promotion is always a reassuring and exciting reward for your hard work. However, as an employee moving up to your first leadership position, you might struggle adjusting to your role in the workplace. A common concern is managing workers that once were at your level, and finding ways to earn their respect as
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The new year is upon us! It’s time to consider our leadership goals for 2020. “Goals push us to do better,” says LYNN WHITESELL, managing partner at Harris Whitesell Consulting. “Goals give us focus and direction. Goal setting allows you to take control of your life or company direction and provides you a benchmark for
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Leaders usually dictate company culture, and when they leave, it opens up the potential for change. The changes that happen to the company might not always be positive. Instead, culture changes could lead to the business faltering and employees losing their motivation. How can companies seek to keep their culture intact even while their leaders
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The best companies provide training for their employees to help them perform their jobs better. However, the sad fact of the matter is that employers don’t always offer—or are even able to offer—time or resources for professional growth. For ambitious employees, this could be a stifling situation, but there is hope. Once you have the
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A new year means a new start, and many people use this as a time to establish new personal life goals. Taking the right steps now will help propel you to achieve your goals throughout the year. While there’s no time like the present to begin setting and working toward goals, it can be helpful
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It takes the lucky convergence of opportunity and ambition to create success. Successful business owners, regardless of industry, share a few critical traits that set them apart from the rest of society. Leveraging these skills allows them to turn their business ideas into profitable realities. Even more so for entrepreneurs who are just starting out,
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