Category Archives: Entrepreneur

When times are good, the economy is strong, markets are booming and there is a bevy of good candidates to hire, leadership comes relatively easy. You don’t have to be a genius to be a good leader. It’s when times are tough that one’s true leadership qualities are engaged — for better or worse. IfContinueContinue reading “Which skill will make you a better leader: resilience, grit or hardiness?”

@rossfindon Change within an organization is an inevitable aspect of any business. Various factors, including market conditions, technological advancements, and internal operations, can cause it. However, implementing organizational change can take time, requiring effective leadership, strategic planning, and communication. This article will discuss the top organizational transformation principles that every leader must adhere to forContinueContinue reading “7 Key Principles for Leaders Driving Organizational Change”

@smartworkscoworking The future of labor has arrived and is evolving rapidly. The 9-to-5 office job is one of many options available to employees or employers. Companies must now contemplate various new models that permit greater flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance. Not all of these models are created equal when it comes to retaining employees andContinueContinue reading “Best Practices for Managing a Remote Team for Optimal Performance and Retention”

Many leaders avoid honest conversations because they fear that honest conversations could ignite conflict with the other person. The narrative goes something like this:  They’ll be surprised. We’ll feel bad. They might cry. Harsh words will be spoken, and trust will be lost. It doesn’t matter much if the other person is an employee, aContinueContinue reading “Uncovering 5 hidden stages of conflict”