Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
What Millennials Really Want at Work
You can find many articles describing the differences between previous generations and the millennial generation, people born between 1981 and 1996 (or 1999, depending on who you ask) in the workforce. Millennials (also called Generation Y) are different, or so we’ve been told. They hop from job to job like frogs on lilypads. They feel…
Read MoreHow to Be a Leader Who Values and Respects the Whole Team
Today, June 6, is my beloved husband Mike’s birthday and I want to publicly wish him a very happy birthday! We will be celebrating with close friends while we are up here in Cincinnati. In today’s business world, companies increasingly reflect America’s diversity with a mix of women and men of all ages from all…
Read MoreWords of Wisdom for Anyone Who Is (or Wants to Be) a Leader
You may have noticed that I often include quotations from business experts in my blog posts. I do so not only because they raise unique and relevant points about the topics I bring to you each week, but also because it’s important to emulate those who have established a pattern of achievement. Successful people…
Read MoreYou May Be a Manager, But Are You A Leader?
Recent research from Gallup uncovered the fact that when companies look to hire a new manager, 82% of the time they fail to choose the candidate with the right skills for the job. What’s more, they say that only 1 in 10 people possess the talent to manage. While there is value in Gallups’ findings,…
Read MoreAverage to Champions – on the Court and in Business
Did you participate in team sports when you were growing up? Even if not, perhaps you participated in another challenging activity – solo sports like swimming or martial arts, dance, or mental games like chess or debate team. I believe sports can have a profound impact on character and success later in life, and I…
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