Free-Photos / Pixabay No single style is more important than any other. What is important, is to be aware of the six essential leadership styles. In today’s competitive business environment, leaders face a daily challenge to exceed expectations. The ability to remain focused and proactive, while steering the ship with a steady hand and delivering […]
PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay Properly administering and evaluating employee surveys can uncover deep insights for an organization that would otherwise be left hidden. While it can feel reassuring to receive positive comments, there will often be negative survey results as well. Instead of viewing unsatisfactory feedback as a disaster or a permanent problem, the most successful
Foundry / Pixabay Disappointments are a common feature in the business world. While you’ll have successes, you’ll also experience a good share of disappointments. That, however, isn’t the challenge. It’s how you react and handle the disappointment that’s of importance. The obvious knee-jerk reaction is to rage with anger, outrage and punishment, but there’s a
Who wouldn’t want to be more likeable and have people think of them in a positive manner? There are many benefits to having others like us. Personally we will form closer and deeper relationships with those that we want to be in our lives. In the workplace, being likeable will result in better relationships with
Lars Bjork, the of CEO Qlik, has built the company with a service focus around a “we” Leadership Style. My father had a particular view of service. You served your customers, your employees, your family, your community and your shareholders. He would employ people fresh out of jail to give them a second chance. He
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To reach the level of CEO, a certain level of passion is required. Beyond work ethic, expertise, communication skills and leadership abilities, having a strong desire to excel is essential. A passionate CEO can lead to a passionate company. In a story for Harvard Business Review, Jim Whitehurst explores how powerful that desire can be:
Ray Bradbury once said that “you must stay drunk on writing so that reality cannot destroy you.” Some of you may have perked up at the idea that a famous writer has endorsed writing blog posts while smashed on gin and tonics. What this really reveals is something important about how useful writing is in
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