There’s been a lot of conversation about workplace culture, but what exactly is it? Why are workplace culture and employee engagement so important? How does one create and nurture a good, productive working environment? Let’s find out… What is Workplace Culture? Workplace culture is the overall environment in which you work. It includes the physical…
From staying competitive to motivate employees to maintaining relevance, here are the 15 answers to the question, “What are your best reasons ongoing development and learning are important for conscious leadership?” Stay Competitive and Motivate Employees Help Leaders Connect to Others Improved Financial Performance Recruit and Keep Top Employees Boost Engagement in the Workplace Make…
When you board a flight, the safety video tells you that in the event of a loss of pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the compartment above your seat. But have you ever wondered why they tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others? It’s because without oxygen, we lose…
From creating consistent rituals to allowing your team to blow off steam, here are the 13 answers to the question, “What are some helpful tips for first-time managers?” Form Team Rituals Have a Checklist of To-Do’s Ready Before One-on-One’s Find Out the Unique Details of Your Workplace Learn the Eisenhower Matrix Focus on Positivity Empower…
From communication to always staying humble, here are the 17 answers to the question, “What are the most important traits of a leader and why?” Excellent Communication The Ability to Filter Information High Emotional Intelligence Clear Vision Resilience Positivity Authenticity Adaptability Progressive Thinking Curiosity Be a Good Teacher Good Delegation Trustworthy Unbiased Ambitious Integrity Humility…
The Power of a Strong Generational Workplace “Boomers are uncomfortable with technology and have no idea how to use the internet to increase efficiency. They only want to do it how they’ve always done it. They are oblivious to how the internet and social media could accomplish more faster.” “Millennials feel entitled and expect constant…
Throughout our lives there are moments when we feel like things are happening fast and we aren’t ready for what’s coming next. That feeling is normal and it’s just a feeling. The hardest things you have done up until this point in your life have been things you were not ready to conquer, achieve and…
Confidence for Hard Conversations Communication is everything. Our current societal environment can make communication hard; Can I say that? How do I say that? Should I say that? How will they react? Successful communication skills are one of the most important parts of being a good leader. They are especially necessary when having hard or difficult conversations. 4 Tips for Hard Conversations Get prepared-Know Your…
Give Your Team Every Advantage It takes a lot of energy to keep up these days, both personally and professionally. We are living and leading in what some call a “VUCA world”. The United States Army War College originated the use of the VUCA acronym which stands for: Volatile – fast, unpredictable changes without clear…
Growth through Character Leadership In these times of change, it is important to identify how you as an employee can add value to your organization. Everyone is dealing with unknowns, but what if you could be a positive influence and impact on your team members and peers? During difficult and uncertain times, leadership becomes even…
