A solid team is built on trust and mutual respect. How do you, as a leader, lay the foundation? Here are seven ways to build trust in your team.1. Be Vulnerable without FearA large part of being a leader is setting an example. To build trust in a team, you have to prove yourself trustworthy. Acknowledging your own weaknesses is already part of building a strong team. You want to hire people whose strengths...

Retaining Top TalentThe world is entering a talent migration bigger than anything we’ve seen before. It’s called the Great Reshuffle, an unprecedented moment in the history of work where collectively we are rethinking not just how we work, but where we work and, maybe even more importantly, what we want from work. In the end, more people will be doing work they love at companies they feel aligned...

You may already know that coaching for executives is at the core of what we do, but what is executive coaching, exactly? In the simplest terms, it’s a proven method of helping executives reach their potential. However, the simplest answer isn’t always the best. Read on to find out what executive coaching is all about.Who Needs Executive Coaching?No matter how successful the business or individual executive,...

Positivity as a leadership skill is not easily learned, even through experience. If you can make it a daily practice for yourself and your team, you’ll see how it can grow your organization exponentially over time.What makes a positive leader? In short, positive leadership entails building a company or leading a project with a seamless flow of communication, openness to feedback, and clear direction. In...

Micromanagement is a dangerous trap that is easy to fall into, especially when stressed, feeling pressure, or having fewer resources than we think we need to achieve successful results. However, for the seemingly short-term benefit of “progress,” the problems created by micromanagement are long-term and undermine the foundation to personal growth and company profitability.Studies show that ownership and...

Collaboration and teamwork are important facets of a healthy workplace. A great deal of time and effort is spent on team building exercises at many companies, because the benefits are obvious. However, developing healthy internal competition is another way to bring out the best in your workforce.What is Healthy Internal Competition?In order to let healthy internal competition work for you, some consideration...

The Great Resignation of 2021 continues into 2022. Furthermore, it shows little sign of stopping any time soon. While not every company is impacted directly by this phenomenon, a heightened awareness of its potential impacts is always advisable. After all, the slow process of the Great Resignation didn’t happen overnight, and it can take the unwary by surprise. That’s why now is the time for clear messaging...

In 2021, expect volatility to continue. Therefore, cash will remain king. Dig deeper with existing clients/customers to understand their needs that can fuel new opportunities. This is where you can grow share of market, test new ideas, and look for disruptive innovation. Ensure that your supply chain is solid and you have alternatives. Plus, ensure technology keeps up with your goals. Make sure your security...

1. CEO as The Coach The entire Company is made up of a series of teams who are the players who actually sell, make, deliver, and service the product. Management coaches the teams; and the CEO coaches the coaches.How to be a Better Coach:Set Meaningful Goals. Develop initiatives to make the goals achievable and that drive revenue and productivity.Communicate & Build Trust. Use team...

The world is made up of people who are left brain or right brain thinkers. The left-brainers are logical, analytical, and think in terms of process. Right brainers are creative and not necessarily linear thinkers.What does this have to do with effective Onboarding? A lot.LB (Left Brain) Corporation has a detailed orientation plan set in place for new hires. When they walk in the door on day one, they fill out...