Leadership
Seven Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
I recently read an article that described our culture as being in a “listening renaissance.” The writers coined the term to reflect the popularity of audio books and other auditory media, like podcasts. I am among the many who enjoy listening to experts share their ideas, research, and commentary via radio and podcasts (I’ve been…
Read MoreMiss that Back-To-School Thrill? Embrace Life-Long Learning!
Were you the kind of student who was excited about heading back to school each year? Or perhaps you have become the kind of parent who sings “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” while loading up your children’s school supplies! As adults, many of us are able to look back on our school…
Read MoreAre You Honing Your Leadership Skills All Year Long?
Does your business experience seasonal ups and downs? Many entrepreneurs do. Perhaps summer is a challenging time for you, when clients zip off on vacation. Alternatively, summer may mean your phone is ringing off the hook, as customers find themselves with more time than the school year allows to check things off their to do…
Read MoreWhy Inclusive Leadership is Successful Leadership (and How to Achieve It)
This month, we have taken a deep dive into the topic of leadership in my weekly articles. I hope you have enjoyed exploring this subject, from the importance of servant leadership, to leadership pitfalls, to lessons in leading we have learned from the moms in our lives. Today, I’d like to round out this series…
Read MoreThe Tremendous Value of Retaining Great Employees
If anyone works for you or reports to you in your business, your most important job right now is making sure fantastic employees know they are valued. Does that surprise you to hear that it’s your most important job right now? Just two years ago, America was at the peak of a period economists coined…
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