Are you looking for ways to improve communication in your office? If so, you’re not alone. After all, research shows that good communication skills can help you improve productivity, reduce stress, and work more efficiently. The problem most people face is that they don’t know where to start. In other words, they don’t have a good roadmap that shows them …
The Importance of Soft Skills in Leadership Roles
Terms like soft skills and leadership don’t sound like they belong in the same sentence. However, these abilities shouldn’t be underestimated. Now more than ever, organizations are searching for those who have mastered technical skills and have the soft ones that can’t be fabricated or automated. Luckily, these abilities are learnable and teachable. Why do leaders need soft skills? What …
How to Be an Effective Leader
There is a common myth that people are simply born to be leaders: either they have it or don’t. That couldn’t be more untrue. Some characteristics that come to mind when we think of a leader are extroverted, magnetic, passionate, and personable; however, there’s more to what makes a leader than what meets the eye. While these natural traits can …
16 Top Professional Roles for Your Strong Leadership Skills
Accepting new responsibilities and refining your skills will empower you to set big goals for your career. As you move forward, you’ll want a position that allows you to grow and won’t stifle your potential. Of course, not every job will offer the support, resources and opportunities you need to be your best self. Some careers have a ceiling that …
Navigating Challenging Times: The Essential Guide for Good Leadership
By Eric Yaverbaum Being a good leader is about acting with integrity, being honest and transparent, and remaining positive in the face of daunting challenges. At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, I was diagnosed with COVID-19 and spent 90 days running my company from my bed. Earlier this year, almost to the day, I contracted one of …
Why Women’s Leadership Roles Are Important — and How to Prioritize Them in Your Workplace
This year, the United States made a historic move in electing its first female vice president. As Kamala Harris took her seat in the White House, she shattered the glass ceiling and empowered millions of women and minorities to pursue leadership in government and elsewhere. Now, more women are pursuing leadership roles than ever before, which is good news for …
7 Proven Tips for Managers to Become Successful Leaders
Good managers can and should try to become successful leaders. People are divided on whether managing and leading people should happen at the same time. After all, both require different sets of soft skills. But, the reality is that in business, you need to combine both. Here in this post, we will discuss seven proven tips for managers to become …
Leadership Skills and Management Skills During Times of Crisis
If you’re like most executives reading this, you’re navigating through some difficult times at the moment. If the coronavirus hasn’t impacted a friend or family member, it has almost certainly impacted your company. It could be in the form of layoffs, or lost business, or even salary cuts. As a team leader or a member of a team, you might …