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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When it comes to asking for a raise, you may not even know how to begin to approach the topic, much less in a tactful way. Money is still a taboo subject in American work culture, so some find it intimidating, uncomfortable and just plain awkward to ask for what they believe they’re worth. If
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As a business leader, you have most likely heard the term “talent management.” You may have even dismissed it as just “HR jargon.” But as a business leader or owner, it is important to understand what is meant by talent management, and why it is an important business strategy to develop. Click to read to
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“Humans are, first and foremost, thinking beings, capable of organizing their behavior and modifying it according to circumstances.” Bandura, 1969 Leaders who have higher cognition act from an authentic sense of purpose and clarity. Cognitive leaders have higher levels of influence, are more effective, and create positive lasting change, value and culture, growth, and
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Successful leaders are continuous learners. They are intentional about prioritizing time to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge on subjects important to their organization and their own personal success. Successful leaders go beyond style and situation to incorporate behavior development and creating value by developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They understand
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Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest professional networking platform. It’s a powerful tool for both businesses and professionals to market themselves and develop connections. Even if you’re currently on top of today’s LinkedIn trends, they’re likely to change as the site continues to grow, and job seekers will need to
In this day and age, the pressures of social media and advertisements are inescapable. We’re constantly connected to the outside world through our phones and computers, and we’re bombarded with idealized images of people or lifestyles we want to emulate. With these pressures, it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of
“There are no bad readers, just those with bad reading habits.” ~ Jim Kwik Great leaders are most often avid readers and have intentional habits to allow prioritized time to read insightful books that help them lead. Reading gives a leader a place to explore, discover and learn – it triggers the creative energy of
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Society has evolved to a point where business people occasionally post 80-hour weeks in search of success. Consistent abuse of one’s body in such a way can lead to burnout—not to mention, destroy the quality of a person’s life. Profits and reaching goals are consequential, but so are health and well-being. Click to read full
The power of a verbal thank you is purposeful in both positive and negative communications. It is important to understand the benefit of showing gratitude in both situations. In a negative and conflict situation, a simple thank you will shut down the conflict and give the parties time to cognitively process the situation, information and
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Team building is key to the success of your employees. When there is tension or rifts between the members of your department, it can slow down processes, severely hamper creativity and decrease overall employee satisfaction—things that you definitely want to avoid… Click to review the Panels recommendations on some of the most effective ways organizations
Harris Whitesell Consulting’s Managing Partners, Lori Harris and Lynn Whitesell, will be two of the dozen speakers at the 2019, 3rd Annual Key 5 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lori Harris will be speaking on Cognitive Leadership – Legacy of Authentic Leadership. Leaving a legacy is about a life lived well. So much so that