At some point in their life, most people will be called upon to lead. Whether it was being the line leader in third grade or the president of a large corporation, specific required skills come along with the job. Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen … [More]

At long last the COVID-19 vaccines are here. While employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, they are also wondering how to best handle the sticky subject (pun intended) of getting their employees vaccinated and back to work ASAP. The good news is many employees appear to want the vaccine. Recent poll numbers indicate that 71 percent of those surveyed are willing … [More]

When Mary started with the company, she was enthusiastic, energetic and consistently the top sales person on the team. She got along well with her co-workers and was known for her superior customer service skills. Over time something changed. Mary began starting work late, leaving early and taking long lunches. The brief interactions with her co-workers usually turned into … [More]

To survive the pandemic, companies were forced to adapt very quickly to radically new circumstances. Even large organizations - where it’s typically difficult to shift directions quickly - managed to accomplish it. Leaders discovered that, when required, their organizations could act much more quickly and nimbly than they normally do. So, the obvious questions are 1) “What … [More]

As we approach the pandemic’s one-year anniversary, significant challenges posed by Covid-19 remain. Even with vaccine distribution underway, infections continue to spread and new variants of the virus raise doubts as to when life may return to some version of pre-pandemic normal. For businesses, the continued uncertainty stemming from the pandemic means they must maintain a … [More]

According to Gallup, bad managers cost businesses billions each year, and account for at least 70% of variances in employee engagement scores. Having a highly successful business manager is crucial to the overall success of a company. The problem, however, is that not everyone knows what type of habits effective managers have. By being able to identify what those habits are, … [More]