The Case for Grounding Your Leadership in Realism
Can too much positivity and authenticity be a bad thing? According to a study published in the April 2019 issue of The Leadership Quarterly, the answer is yes, especially when it applies to leadership. Coauthor of the study and professor at Lund University in Sweden,...
Self Development Activities to Make Time For
In entrepreneurship, it’s natural to invest a great deal of time and energy into your business. Therefore, it becomes quite important to continually learn and grow even when you’re not technically working. Taking the time to grow both yourself and your business can...
Four Essential Qualities to Being an Effective Leader
Everyone aspires to be a leader and to get there, they need to ask what they need to be an effective leader. Previously on this blog, I discussed the differences between leadership and management, and it’s worth remembering that leadership is a key coordination...
What Could Be Causing Employee Burnout
No matter who you are, at some point in your life you may suffer from employee burnout, where you feel completely exhausted both emotionally and physically by your job. Whether you experience a mild or severe case, it’s something that many people deal with at least...
The Differences Between Leaders and Managers
The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, however, they are not synonymous. Leadership entails the ability to guide people towards a collective goal. On the other hand, management refers to the capacity to control things and situations as...
Signs That Your Industry Is Ready for Disruption
Thanks to Amazon, our retail experience has largely shifted from brick and mortar shops to online platforms. A recent poll by Marist College and NPR shows that 76 percent of adults consistently make online purchases. Through convenience and ease of use, Amazon was...
Lower Your Employees’ Stress Levels Through These Leadership Tactics
A common reaction to receiving a deadline from your boss is immediately feeling stressed. Sometimes, this can happen several times per day, which at the moment can be overwhelming, and can be discouraging in the long run. Unfortunately, autonomy in the workplace is...
The Importance Your Leadership Voice Plays in Inspiring Others
As a business leader, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you spend a lot of time communicating but feel that your words don’t seem to resonate with your employees? While your team members act on the most important directives, your employees just don’t...
How Can Female Entrepreneurs Make Better Connections
Ask any woman in business and she’ll tell you that entrepreneurship is largely a man’s world. Many women are juggling multiple priorities between work and family, so business networking isn’t at the forefront of their minds. Today, we’re covering a few ways of how...
Some of the Riskiest Career Moves Made by Entrepreneurs
You can’t be successful without taking a few risks, and this is especially true of any entrepreneurial venture. Whether you succeed or not, there are always lessons to be learned along the way. The best way to learn about entrepreneurship is to take the plunge and...