When someone asks how you are, is your default response ‘busy’ or ‘so busy’?  We wear busy like a badge of honor for fear that if we’re not really busy, we’re judged as being a poor leader, lazy, or not doing our best. The danger with busy is that if you’re not...

Many companies emphasize the significance of talent. They have changed their strategy and believe a few top employees can be responsible for overall progress. However, the reality is that even the best workers need a strong team in to succeed.  The significance...

Motivation is the driving force behind productivity. It’s what makes your employees get up in the morning, go to the office and start churning out products or serving your clients with a smile on their face.  And while the relationship between employee output and...

There is a long road and numerous obstacles to overcome to become a great leader. Once you find a job you’re passionate about, you need to work on the skills that will assist you in becoming exceptional in it. Nevertheless, it’s proven in many cases that social media...

In today’s modern era, learning and developing communication skills is compulsory for everyone pursuing an education in school, colleges and universities. To achieve success and better prospects in the future as a leader, communication skills hold vital importance for...

Being a good leader does not mean always making the right decision or saying the right thing to your employees. Leadership is defined both by the things you do and the things you don't. Being a good leader means not making mistakes that can negate all your hard work...

Employee retention isn’t a hot topic in business by accident. Unemployment figures are at a historic low. Employers are having to work harder to attract and retain the best talent. Combined with the productivity puzzle that continues to plague Britain, UK businesses...

The work of a leader is to get extraordinary achievements from ordinary people. It is important to develop leadership styles that suit different situations, depending upon the need of the team or the team members. Great leaders choose their style based on the...

Many people assume that extroverts are the ones who make great leaders. However, this is not always the case. It's no secret that extroverted people are known for being outspoken, loud, talkative, highly social, and outgoing. They are excellent public speakers, make...

The job of a project manager or project leader is extremely complex and involves everything from gaining executive buy-in to ensuring the team are able to deliver the project on time without exceeding the budget. Many projects fail precisely because balancing these...