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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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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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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Job hunting often feels like a job in and of itself. It takes time to polish your resume, read and apply to job listings and go on interviews. Managing this time can be especially tricky if you already have a full-time job with responsibilities to maintain. As highly successful business and career coaches, I have
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The new year is upon us, and leaders are already wondering how to accomplish all of their 2020 goals. You can start by doing what you do best, delegating what you can, outsourcing where needed, and thinking creatively about how each task can get done the best way. It’s not all about you doing everything:
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As a business owner, you’re responsible for a myriad of tasks to keep your company running smoothly. It’s easy to feel bogged down by the day-to-day, and in those moments, you may lose sight of why you’re doing what you do. However, in order for your business to reach its maximum potential, it’s important to
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Handling negative situations just sort of comes with the territory of being a human being, whether they’re just small inconveniences or major problems. While difficult situations and people can’t always be avoided, you don’t have to get sucked into a negative mindset. Taking steps to seek out positive new relationships and experiences can help you
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Networking has a bad reputation and is often abused for social activity. However, great networkers know the value and importance of the necessary and professional skills that make great networking a powerful strategy for building brands, developing strong partnerships, strengthening brand equity and credibility and increasing profitability for their companies. Click to read about what
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No good company wants to see their employees become stagnant and complacent. That’s why many employers invest in their staff’s professional development. However, some companies don’t always have professional growth opportunities built into their culture. In workplaces like this, employees must often advocate for themselves and try to gain the support of their leaders for
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Cohesive Teams are the Ultimate Competitive Advantage Teamwork is the ultimate sustainable competitive advantage because it is so powerful and so rare. Cohesive teams drive organizational health. They collaborate. They innovate. They perform. They deliver. They wow customers. They defeat competitors, all while being more fun to be on! Click to read about building a
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Being an entrepreneur can come with a lot of great perks. However, as solopreneurs (and even busy entrepreneurs with a team) know, the workday can sometimes feel a bit lonely. This loneliness can take a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing, potentially creating rough patches in all aspects of your life. It also means
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