Just like any skill, leadership takes time to foster and nurture. From the get-go, you can’t expect to handle every type of situation that happens in a work setting—you sharpen your skill through learning and experiences. As an effective leader, one of your core responsibilities is to steer your team to success. You are the […]
Team building activities are valuable opportunities for the growth of your employees. It allows you and your team to take a break from the usual office routine while fostering collaboration and sharpening their interpersonal skills. The usual benefits of team building activities are increased trust, positive interactions at work, and increase in employee morale among […]
Leaders come in different shapes and forms. They may subscribe to a single style of leadership or a combination of the best practices in people management. Whatever the case, one thing that you have to consider as a team lead, manager, or officer of your company is how your leadership principles are influencing the people […]
At some point in your career, you will need to deliver a powerful presentation. Whether it’s in front of a small group or a large symposium, you want to do your best. However, the art of presenting isn’t as easy as people think. Some of the most critical ingredients include establishing great rapport with the […]
Humanity in the workplace is at an all-time low. According to the Conference Board, 53% of Americans are currently unhappy at work. This means something has to change if we want to bring satisfaction back into the workplace. We’ve all been in work environments where we just didn’t feel comfortable. Either there was poor management […]
“To get the best from your employees, you need to be more than just a manager. You need to be a coach.” There is a lot of wisdom from these words, courtesy of Michael K. Simpson, a renowned executive coach and management consultant. As a team leader or manager, helping your employees succeed is both […]
Learning is an essential part of life. Just because we already earned our degrees does not mean we should stop educating ourselves. In every aspect, most especially in career, training and acquiring new skills can help in the personal development of an employee and increase their productivity, which in turn contributes to the employer’s success. […]
Every business has one end-goal, and that’s to generate profit and revenue. However, many companies have been blindsided before. Stakeholders and business owners believe that the company is running ever-so-smoothly, but little do they know that they’re not meeting their financial goals and objective, resulting to the need for downsizing or worst, business closure. That’s […]
Communicating feedback is essential for the professional growth of your team, but not all leaders and managers can do it successfully. 57% of employees like receiving corrective feedback, but its effectivity depends on the delivery. Positive feedback creates a nurturing atmosphere in the workplace and motivates employees to perform as best they can. Moreover, good […]
Some may call it unfair, but millennials are being stereotyped as some of the most entitled, technology-obsessed, and spoiled generation ever. This paints them as both immature and non-committal, which causes them to job-hop from one employer to another because they refuse to settle down and build their careers from a more robust foundation. Folks […]