The best leaders are 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 simple yet meaningful phrases. If you are ready to

As a leader – whether new or seasoned – you’re probably always looking for ways to be the best that you can be. Perhaps you have a role model from a previous position who you strive to emulate, or maybe you’ve heard stories about great leaders. As a leader, it’s

Recently, I had a telling experience in building confidence when I visited a coffee shop to get my standard black coffee with two espresso shots. While waiting in line to place my order, it appeared the employee who was helping the customers was having a rough day. She accidentally knocked

If you’ve recently appointed a new leader, you will wish them success in their role. However, keep in mind that making the transition from a team member to a leader or manager is one of the most difficult careers changes someone could make. Many of the skills needed to be

Improving team productivity isn’t something that happens overnight, and it usually isn’t just a matter of having a talk with employees. In fact, it may not be the employees who are the main culprit. It could be that you or the business isn’t giving them what they need to be

Has your team plateaued? One of the most defining features of a team is the ability to come together and work on a project, or series of projects, in order to complete the tasks and achieve success. It is easier said than done. While things may look straightforward, they almost

Who are the people in your professional network? This is a good question that was raised by a theme song for a classic children’s television show. The song taught children about the importance of interacting with a variety of people each day. A component of the interactions focused on the