In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership styles are constantly evolving. While technical expertise and strategic thinking remain crucial, one quality consistently rises to the top: authenticity. Authentic leaders – those who are true to themselves and their values – inspire trust, foster engagement, and ultimately, drive success. Why Authenticity Matters Imagine a leader who preaches…
Disagreements are an inevitable part of working in a team. Diverse perspectives, varying opinions, and conflicting ideas can lead to tension and friction in the workplace. However, disagreements can also be catalysts for growth and innovation if handled effectively. Let’s explore practical strategies to handle disagreements at work, fostering a positive and productive work environment….
Leadership is not an easy task, but it becomes even more challenging in times of crisis. A crisis can be a natural disaster, a pandemic, or even a company’s financial loss. It is a time when a leader’s true character is tested. While some leaders may crumble under pressure, others rise to the occasion and…
Employee burnout is a widespread problem that affects many organizations, especially after the last few years of navigating through things like a global pandemic. Burnout can be defined as a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Burnout can lead to reduced productivity, decreased job satisfaction, and increased absenteeism,…
Is one of your goals this year to improve your people skills? With so much human interaction gone digital in the last couple of years, it’s understandable that people may have digressed in the people skills department. Just like with a muscle, you can lose it if you don’t use it. Thankfully, it just takes…
The event everyone looks forward to every four years—the Summer Games—is right around the corner! In just a few months, we will see the best of the best take on their opponents to win the Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal. The buzz of excitement has already begun with the trials broadcasting on television these last…
Literally translating to “good change,” Kaizen is a productivity philosophy that was developed in post-WWII Japanese manufacturing. The process was meant to challenge the status quo by introducing small, continuous improvements. While other methods of productivity and accountability – like to-do lists and the pomodoro technique – provide a definitive framework for achieving your goals,…
Thank you for making Dale Carnegie Training part of your self-improvement journey! In 2019 we published over fifty articles on public speaking, leadership, and soft skills, and the following five were the most popular amongst our readers. Stay tuned for 2020 and a whole new set of content that will help you to achieve your…
While you may not have full-blown Cell Phone Addiction, if you’re like most smartphone users you check your phone at least 58 times per day (according to data from RescueTime), and receive 46 push notifications (according to Business of Apps – although that number seems low to me). While it’s great to be able to…
Founded only one year after Dale Carnegie wrote his best selling book How To Win Friends and Influence People, John Deere is an iconic brand with a firm hold on the agriculture, lawn care, and heavy machinery industries. But even long-standing companies with a loyal following feel the need to improve from time to time. …