We all need a fresh perspective from time to time, but finding the right source of inspiration can be a challenge all on its own. While ruminating on today’s hot topics and business challenges, it’s easy to feel bogged down with the same tired solutions. In atypical times, your employees Read more…
Hiring freezes are thawing. Here’s what to ask of your recruitment firm in 2020. Ready for some good news? Across industries, hiring freezes are starting to lift. As many businesses recover from the first round of Covid-19 layoffs and begin to plan for and implement a strategy for the next quarter and Read more…
People are looking to you for reassurance, clarity, and strength. Leaders, it’s time to deliver. Challenges in business are expected. In some cases, you can spot them from a mile away. It’s a slow build to what will inevitably become a corporate disaster. Much like a meteorologist can predict a storm Read more…
From becoming champions of workplace messaging platforms like Slack to becoming ever so familiar with the unspoken rules of Zoom meetings, your team is well on the way to mastering the art of working remotely. Now that you are in the process of hiring someone new, you may be asking Read more…
Whether you have intended to or not, conscious and unconscious decisions happen in the hiring process well before an all-star candidate is hired, screened, or even found. Acknowledging these biases early and checking them at the door will ensure a more diverse team, starting with the recruiting process. Today, job Read more…
Sit back, relax, enjoy the flight, and get inspired by these business leaders. While so many professionals count on their time in the air to check things off their to-do list without distractions or interruptions, I recently challenged myself to go tech-free while en route to London for a conference. As hard as it Read more…
Lose the PowerPoint, because that snooze-worthy presentation is costing you big time. Even if you have never completely dozed off in a meeting (shoutout to a previous unnamed co-worker who audibly snored through an entire staff meeting), we have all had those moments where it seems nearly impossible to concentrate on a Read more…
You may think you’re checking off all the boxes, but great leadership requires humility and self-reflection. Whether you’re new to leadership or have been in that role for decades, self-reflection is a crucial part of the job. It’s an easy thing to forget and procrastinate, especially as much bigger and seemingly more important issues Read more…
Whether you have a team of 5 or 5,000, better leadership is a priceless quality that will inspire the people pushing your business forward. By now, most business owners have reorganized and begun their unique pivot through different stages of the current pandemic. For many, this meant a shift in Read more…
Don’t be fooled by fancy titles and fast talkers. It’s not their business on the line, it’s yours. Watch for these red flags. People love to give advice. From how to grill the perfect steak to how to raise your children, many feel their opinion warrants the right to share how Read more…