Free-Photos / Pixabay So! You’ve hired on a gifted team of virtual contractors. You’ve invested time and energy training them so they know exactly how to handle the work they do for your business. Everyone is up to speed and cranking out copy, graphics, and strategies like the seasoned pros that they are. Or they […]
The situation the new CISO finds on arrival is often different to what they were expecting, but who’s to blame? A painfully recurrent complaint among Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) is the disconnect between what they were promised during the recruitment process, and the actual situation they find upon starting the job. Indeed, it is
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend more than eight hours a day in the workplace — which is more than we sleep each night. That means that we’re spending more time with our colleagues than we do with our families. As a result, it’s only natural that they’re going to influence our
“I feel I am a control freak boss who is micromanaging her team. I am afraid I will lose the superstars I have hired.” Priya is not the only smart leader to suffer from micromanagement. There is a little micromanager in all of us. Steve Jobs is a perfect example of a reformed micromanager too.
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Photo courtesy of Unsplash It doesn’t matter how great your product or service is. Without a driven team behind it, you will not succeed. And times are tough for companies looking to hire. Competition is high for finding and retaining those star employees that will set your business apart. Now, more than ever, it has
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We are always trying to be innovative as a firm in providing leadership coaching to our clients. Two examples are our “coaching pods” and our “Just in Time” coaching. These are in keeping with one of our core values, to “deliver our services in easily accessible, innovative ways.” Coaching Pods When the director of one
Transparency in business leadership is critical. When leaders are transparent, they build trust and credibility. Their teams generally have a more favorable view of them, as well as the company as a whole. Transparency encourages open communication, problem-solving, and respect. These are the foundations of a strong company culture. What Happens When We Fail to
How to Increase Stress Resilience Stress is a common issue among people of all ages, including entrepreneurs. This is the dark side of entrepreneurship that very few people seem to talk about. According to a Gallup survey, about 45% of entrepreneurs are said to be stressed, which is 3% higher than other workers. Entrepreneurs have
nastya_gepp / Pixabay Virtual teams are becoming more common with each passing year. In 2017, a little over 50 percent of professionals reported working remotely at least half of the week. From teams leveraging global resources to organizations using remote work as an option for employees seeking a better work-life balance, more and more people
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Your house is full of stuff that you want to sell, but it’s difficult. CNBC writer Beth Corsentino explains, “Estate sales can be an adventure for buyers, but for homeowners, they can be time-consuming, awkward and emotional. Most people shudder at the idea of strangers traipsing through their home, touching everything and haggling over each
