It can be tempting to think that you can go it alone when you are in a managing role of an organization. If you were one of the founding members of the organization, then it can be even more tempting to think that you won’t need the help or input of others to get things […]

Ready to go find that new job? Trying to get promoted internally? Switching careers? No matter what you are doing, you are going to have to learn how to market yourself. Marketing ability isn’t something that you are born with. Instead, it is a skill that is developed over long periods of time. You might […]

The power of repetition is immensely powerful. How do surgeons become elite? By practicing for thousands of hours in medical school. How do athletes become elite? By training for thousands of hours in the gym. The power of repetition is undeniable, but unfortunately it isn’t something that is highlighted in our society. Too often, we […]

All managers want their employees to maximize their abilities. However, many managers aren’t putting their employees in a position to be successful. Managers need to understand the importance of building a positive culture and learn how to create and reinforce it. A positive culture can go a long way towards maximizing company efficiency by reducing […]

Dealing with conflict is part of life. Even the best organizations deal with internal conflict on a regular basis. Conflict isn’t a black and white issue. There are different degrees and levels of conflict. Conflict at a low intensity may just be a simple disagreement. But high intensity conflict can result in teams that have […]

Most team members want the same thing from their leader: authentic communication. Have you ever been working on a project and been blinded by an omission made by management? Or perhaps you’ve dealt with a sudden change in instructions or expectations. Maybe you’ve had to work on a project where the expectations were not clear […]

Sharing your company’s long-term vision with its employees is key to creating a positive work environment and developing a strong culture. If your employees don’t understand your long-term vision, they might find it difficult to find themselves working for you for the long-haul. They might find it hard to envision where they fit in. But […]

When running a business or managing a team, flexibility is of the utmost importance. Failure to adapt is one of the key reasons why businesses fail. If you aren’t ready for new changes in your industry, you are almost begging to be left behind. It is absolutely critical that you understand how flexibility can make […]

Everyone has heard the story of what happened to Blockbuster. The VHS-rental business was the national leader in movie rentals until Netflix came along. Blockbuster had market dominance, piles of cash, and a massive customer base. So why did they lose out? The problem was that Blockbuster didn’t understand how to ride the trend. The […]