In this competitive industry scenario, it is not easy to get the right people. As a result, business owners are making hard attempts to make sure their present workforce imbibes the needed skills and competencies to get the job done, and the best way to do is...

Being a great leader is essential for running a successful company. While some people have the ability to motivate and encourage people, others struggle in this area. One of the qualities that the best leaders share is their ability to encourage employees through...

Many articles and books are written about the skills and competences of the ideal manager. Much is published about great examples in today's companies. I studied a few top 100 lists in particular. Forbes' 100 greatest living business minds is very much about...

What do 95 percent of today’s Fortune 500 CEOs have in common? They all played sports as young adults. Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb played soccer at Stanford, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi played cricket at Madras Christian College, and even Mark Zuckerberg was a high...

Soft skills are such an important part of being a successful leader. But they’re also very hard to pin down. Everyone knows when someone has them, and everyone can tell when they’re lacking. The difficulty lies in the fact they can’t be quantified like hard skills can...

Negotiation is always an opportunity to add value to your business, and having strong negotiation skills is a surefire way to become more successful in your career. Strong leaders know how to take control of a negotiation and make it happen on their terms. There’s no...

One of the biggest criticisms about youth today is their diminishing ability to communicate either verbally or non verbally effectively. The concept of active listening is not a new one, but there is more to good communication than just listening. What you say, how...

Although there is quite a bit of project management software nowadays, it usually takes quite a bit of time to wind up one project. Of course,  not all projects have the same issues and dilemmas, but the results of said issues are often the same. There is no...

In the real estate industry, positive leadership and management must be present. The team has to perform a tremendous amount of work before a target can be achieved. Here are some characteristics of a good leader in the real estate industry: 1. Outstanding...