When identifying the skills you possess, you’ll probably notice that some are tangible and some are more abstract. And guess what — both are important! When employers are searching for new talent, they will likely be looking for a good balance of the two. Likewise, the best employers will also be looking for training and…
6 Reasons Why Organizations Should Invest in Training
If you want to get the best out of your people (and put the best back into your organization), then it makes sense to help them grow and develop as much as you can. In fact, most people put training and education at the top of their list of wants when it comes to what…
How Great Leaders Handle Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. This is something we accept in theory, but when it comes to our leaders, the lines are a little blurry. This is probably due to how some leaders tend to handle their mistakes. When the ego gets in the way, mistakes are covered up, ignored, or blamed on others. This kind of…
12 Ways to Recognize and Show Appreciation for Your Employees
Employee appreciation should not be a once-a-year event. In fact, people who feel valued on the regular are less likely to leave their jobs. Putting some effort into recognizing your employees for the good jobs they are doing can help you reduce turnover, increase engagement, and just make your workplace a better place to be!…
How to Listen Deeply to Better Serve Your Clients and Customers
Listening is a crucial part of persuasion, influence, and good leadership in general. It’s also a basic building block of healthy personal relationships. But there are different levels of listening — from simply hearing words being said all the way to deep listening. So what’s the difference in listening and deep listening? Some refer to…
How to Keep Your Company Culture While Working Remotely
I’m sure I don’t need to explain to you the benefits of a strong company culture, right? Culture essentially means: How are we connected? What is the personality and unique style of your workplace? What is the thread that brings and keeps us together working towards common goals? (And technically, the types of goals chosen…
7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence
When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
How to Deliver an Awesome Virtual Presentation
Giving a virtual presentation is quite different than giving one in person. While some elements are similar (like having solid content and an engaging delivery), there are a lot of new factors added to the mix. And it can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. So here are the 7 most important…
Adapting to Change (in Business and in Life)
Change. Sometimes we like it; sometimes we don’t. Sometimes it’s hurled at us with no warning and no time for preparation. And it’s not at all what we expected or wanted. I’m sure you know what I mean. So what do we do about it? Because while venting about our struggles can be therapeutic and…
How to Engage Your Employees When They’re Working From Home
Prior to the pandemic, working from home was considered a perk or an option that companies might provide in order to offer flexibility to their people. Now, it has become the everyday norm for many. And it is drastically changing the way teams are interacting and doing their work. It’s also important to note that…