Besides the celebration, what happens if you get a promotion? What if you need to leave your company for some reason or you find yourself called to a different path in life? If any of these occur, what happens to your team? A great leader is always on the lookout for people they can…
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Right now in a small town in Indiana, a city in Ohio or a farm in California, young girls are dreaming of their future. Many of those dreams have nothing to do with the boys from One Direction. Creativity is blooming and innovation is blossoming. Some day, these young ladies may find themselves on Fortune’s…
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How to maximize employee productivity may seem like the best kept secret in business, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. Employees are motivated by the same things that motivate you; it’s simply putting the process into place that foster the desire to give their best every time they walk in the door. Learn…
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Imagine juggling several balls at once, keeping your eyes on all of them. To drop one is to spoil the entire performance. In order to accomplish this, you must be a skilled juggler. A project manager’s job is like this, keeping all the parts of the moving project working and going forward. But there…
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Do you look at what your organization or company needs and try to fill that need? Sounds like a wonderful practice, right? Or do you look at what you have to offer and try to use that talent in helping your company? Howard Thurman, an influential African American author, philosopher, and civil rights leader said,…
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As active participants of life, as doers and shakers, as people who want to make a difference, we are busy. But like anything in our world that gets out of balance, working without rest can lead to consequences that negate the positive results of our work. Bob Kull, author of SOLITUDE: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes,…
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When you think of energy management, you might think of this standard definition: “Energy management is planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units.” But what about energy management in people? A human’s capacity for energy is finite; a fact that many of us ignore. We work for long hours, telling ourselves that as long as we have…
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Performance reviews are a staple of many company’s management strategies, but they aren’t always helpful. If not properly done, they can become homogenous and their insights insignificant. If you’re in human resources or management, here are five tips that will help make sure your performance reviews are useful for both your company and its employees.…
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Conflict resolution is a primary human resources function in nearly every organization. While this task is rarely an HR professional’s favorite to tackle, conflict resolution is necessary for a positive work culture, improved productivity, risk management, and limited turnover. The good news (or the bad news) is that the outcome of conflict resolution is largely…
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Virtually commuting to the office is becoming more and more popular. Working remotely has advantages for both employees and employers, but it poses unique challenges for managers. Effectively managing a virtual team requires both traditional management skills as well as an appreciation for long-distance professional relationships. If you’re a manager in a company that’s transitioning…
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