If you’re running a business and feel like you’re constantly putting out fires or struggling to move forward, Traction by Gino Wickman might be your solution. It’s not a book filled with abstract theory—Traction is all about practical, actionable steps that you can implement right now to take control of …
A Comprehensive Guide to John Maxwell’s The 5 Levels of Leadership Leadership is a journey, not a destination. In his influential book, The 5 Levels of Leadership, John Maxwell provides a roadmap for this journey, outlining five progressive stages of leadership. Each level reflects growth in influence, trust, and effectiveness. …
Asking Powerful Questions is a guide to build better connections with others.
Business leaders faced a more uncertain situation in 2022 as expectations for employees returning to work changed, employee turnover increased, and many workers experienced burnout. In 2023, organizations will continue to deal with challenges, including intense competition for workers, a tired workforce, and the need to control costs in the …
As managers, it’s important to get feedback from our team members in two ways. We need to ask for feedback from those who report to us because even though we might know our strengths and weaknesses, we won’t get better without understanding their experiences. How else would we know what …
Steve was leading a meeting with his organization’s top executives. He had to tell them that they needed to change how they operate – a big change that would affect every part of the company. Steve explained, “The way we’ve been doing things won’t work well anymore, it’s dead.” The …
Susan reached her limit. Every time she saw David, a senior executive at their workplace, he would start complaining about his job, the country, and his personal life. Susan felt frustrated because every time she tried to help or suggest a positive perspective, David would go back to being negative. …
Workers are feeling tired. Only 32% of workers worldwide say they’re doing well. It’s not surprising since 43% of people feel a lot of stress every day. Some stats even say 61% of U.S. workers might feel this way. If you’re stressed at work, you’re more than three times likely …
Discovering what makes good judgment is an ongoing quest. According to experts, there are six elements of effective judgment: learning, trust, experience, detachment, options, and delivery. Learning Skills: Listen Carefully, Read Objectively Good judgment turns learning into understanding. Many leaders make quick decisions because they don’t filter or critically evaluate …
The signs are clear when someone struggles with managing their time: tasks completed at the last minute, delays, or even things getting lost. Slow progress in meetings and odd-hour email responses, like 2 a.m., are also indicators. If you’re a manager facing this issue with a team member, it can …
