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How to Earn Respect as a Leader

Being a leader is difficult on its own. What makes the job even harder is when your employees do not respect you. Respect in the workplace is one of the most important aspects of creating a healthy, motivational work environment. But how does one earn that respect? If you are in a leadership position, you have no doubt earned that… Read more →

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Mistakes Managers Make

Managing a company of any size can be incredibly stressful. From ensuring client and employee needs are met to overseeing the company’s finances to numerous meetings, it’s a wonder that anything can get done in a day. Unfortunately, sometimes, as managers, we can let the work get the better of us, or become blind to mistakes that hurt office morale.… Read more →

The Most Influential Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century

  Within the last couple of decades, entrepreneurship has taken off. Entrepreneurs are some of the most influential people in the world, creating businesses and inventions that can benefit people everywhere. Everyone is familiar with names like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, the inventors of Microsoft and Apple, respectively, but here are some lesser known (and some not) entrepreneurs who… Read more →

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Are You a Boss or a Leader?

  Being an effective manager can have a great impact on your organization’s employees and overall success. However, there are two types of management styles; being a boss and being a leader. A leadership management role may take more personal effort and time, while contributing to growth to the organization. Holding a role as a regular boss however, can have… Read more →

What is a Cross-Functional Team, and How do You Lead it?

Cross-functional teams can unite the skills, experience, and efforts of many departments in the effort to solve problems and achieve goals. By including an array of people from every organizational level, cross-functional teams can supply the firm with fresh perspectives and creative solutions. The diverse nature of cross-functional teams, however, can challenge managers and team leaders who desire fantastic results.… Read more →

Why You’re Losing Your Best Employees

  A company is only as good as the people who work for it. If your business is losing its best employees, it is important that you know why and make changes to put a stop to it. What are some common reasons why your best people may not want to work for your company anymore?   The Company Culture… Read more →

Grooming Your Successor

  Grooming your successor(s). A task that, unfortunately, most people leave until the last minute, or never think about at all. Unless you plan on living forever, (and staying in the same role in the same company for the duration) you will inevitably leave your position. If you’re young, ideally you are moving up the ladder. If you are senior… Read more →

Finding Strong Candidates For Your Board

  Does your company have a board of directors? For companies that are not publicly traded, there is no legal obligation to create a board of directors or advisory board. Often, new startups come right out of the gate with a board of directors built-in, full of mentors, advisors, and investors/VC guidance, but some middle-market and large companies are seeing… Read more →

Attracting Management Talent for Middle Market Companies

  The economy has growth, and the job market is better now than it has been in years. Finding top talent has never been an easy proposition, but with startup companies filled with perks like indoor basketball courts and catered lunches, and the salaries afforded by larger companies, how do you compete? The National Center for the Middle Market said that… Read more →

Networking: Most of Us are Doing It Wrong

Everyone knows that success in a professional career can often hinge on networking. There is no price tag that can be put on having connections in business, not just for potential job opportunities, but for feedback, support, or potential business partners or connections you may professionally want later on. Just think of it like a tightrope walker. The wider your… Read more →