Ron Whitaker

Conflict resolution definition: a disagreement proactively settled to eliminate, in each of the affected persons, organizations, or groups, a perception that their physical or emotional needs, interests, or concerns… are threatened. This threat element makes a conflict more significant than a simple “I like chocolate, you like vanilla” difference of

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Ron Whitaker

Any employee with a supervisor will be the first to confirm that some people lead effectively and some do not. The difference has a lot to do with leadership style and leadership skills, the soft stuff that allows some to connect while others flounder. Unlike marketing or accounting, leadership skills

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Debbie Ruston

Many of today’s leaders are resisting the concept of employees being able to have a flexible work schedule.  It’s important to today’s employees to have the option to work from home. Although this can seem to only benefit the employee, there are many benefits to both the employee and the

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Dr. Mary Kay

When we meet with potential clients, the first thing we hear is, “If we could all just communicate effectively, we could accomplish anything!” Most people feel the same way— that the number one problem they have in their organization is a lack of communication skills. But what people think is

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Angela Kambouris

Emerging leaders, I want you to pause for a moment. Did you ever get caught up in the organizational chaos or the chaos of life? Have you ever bought into the noise fluttering all around you and then wondered how you got involved in it? One minute you are standing around a

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Dr. Mary Kay

Employee motivation is one of the most common leadership skills leaders struggle with. How do leaders with organizations get things done with fewer people? Job involvement is one of the primary factors for ensuring employees maintain a high level of job satisfaction and commitment to the organization. What is Meant

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Mark Graybill

Today we have Mark Graybill in our “A Leadership Interview With…” series. Find out how Mark views healthy conflict, the topics he thinks leaders are failing to learn, and how to get your team back on track. Thanks for doing this interview! Could you tell us a bit about yourself

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Ron Whitaker

Countless business books and other resources have been devoted to getting the most out of employees in order to maximize the bottom line. Yet, at the end of the day, the common theme essentially boils down to the fact that managers must be equipped with leadership skills. What is Leadership?

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Neerav Mehta

A friend of mine ran a successful software business in California. He was a popular man who won everyone’s trust. Clients agreed with him, and employees held him in high regard. My friend enjoyed leadership and its privileges. People thought he was the happiest person in the world. But this was

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Dr. Mary Kay

Have you ever presented a potentially unpopular idea to your team, and the reaction you received across the board was, “this will never work!”? If you are like most of us, you forget your leadership skills and try to convince your team members immediately why the change is a good idea.

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