Among the most critical of all influence skills is an organizational leader’s ability to maintain equanimity (emotional balance) during times of difficulty and uncertainly.
The difference between a good company and a great one is its people–providing the right human incentive systems is what ultimately creates a great company.
Today’s business environment is so challenging that we must fully employ the resources at our disposal. We underutilize our staff when we fail to delegate or tap into their thinking and judgment.
Many people spend more time with business associates than they do their families–all the more reason to address the culture and climate of the workplace.
We are all part of teams. We find them in sports, business, and even our personal relationships. Different talents and skills combined together gives you synergy so you accomplish more as a team than you can as an individual. Is it time to take the team concept to the next level?
What is the most common mistake that Advisors make? Hugh Massie discusses what he believes is the most common mistake of Advisors – and how this mistake can lead to loss of time, energy, strained relationships and even litigation.
Learning how to engage others properly is a professional management skill. The ones who do it well have sound judgment, pure motives, and a good understanding of human behavior.
Finding that key talent is just the beginning; retaining them is the hard part.
I recently read an article, “The Success Formula”, that talked about the future direction of businesses. Here’s an interesting trend: hiring people not because they fit in a “box-like” job description, but because they have the skills and talents that matches the company’s mission and vision.
Being an avid sports fan for many years, I have recently become even more intrigued with the “inner game” that allows successful sports icons and teams continue their winning ways. There is much to be learned through the amazing parallels between the sports and business world.
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