In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, success often requires more than just talent and intelligence. Research has shown that grit, a unique combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, plays a crucial role in achieving success. 

Perseverance is the ability to p...

Frustration is a common experience in the workplace, and it can be challenging to manage it effectively, especially when you're in a leadership position. What sets effective leaders apart is their ability to handle frustration in a way that doesn't compromise their productivity or mental wellbeing. ...

Becoming proficient at public speaking is a skill which can benefit you in many areas of life, from personal relationships to professional opportunities. For many people, the thought of speaking in front of others can be daunting.

If you're looking to improve your public speaking skills, here are s...

It's becoming increasingly common for people to work with colleagues who are in different locations and time zones. While this can be challenging, it's essential for effective collaboration. Here are some tips on how to work effectively with your team members, even if you are in different locations ...

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person's body language seemed to be saying something different than their words? Or maybe you've had a boss who always seemed to give you a certain look when they were disappointed with your work, even if they never said anything outright. These a...

Communicating effectively is an essential part of being a practicing leader. However, not all mediums are created equal. By producing your communications in different formats, your audience can get the content where they are and it can cater to different learning styles and preferences. 

When you a...

In any workplace, finding common ground can be crucial to building effective and productive relationships with colleagues, managers, and stakeholders. Whether you are working on a team project, managing a team of employees, or negotiating with clients or vendors, being able to establish common groun...

Decision debt refers to the cost of making short-term decisions that can have long-term consequences. As a leader, it's your responsibility to limit or mitigate decision debt by considering both the short term and long term impacts of those decisions.

Decision debt can be compared to financial debt...

As professionals, seeking help is a crucial aspect of our professional development. Whether you're a new hire or a seasoned employee, there will come a time when you need to reach out to others for support. This could be due to a challenging project, a tight deadline, or simply feeling overwhelmed. ...

We all want our people to hit the ground running no matter how new they are. This, however, will lead to missed expectations. All people need an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of new tasks. Note: task is the simplest way to describe an activity that a manager delegates to an employee. This, h...

Over the past few weeks, I have been asked about how to write a resume or to review them or to help understand what the heck an effective resume looks like.

I thought I would take a few minutes to write up some guidance on how to look at resumes as well as what you should be writing in yours. As I ...

As a leader, you know that difficult conversations are a necessary part of effective leadership. Whether it's a disagreement, resistance, or differing opinions, handling tough conversations can be challenging and stressful. However, with the right tools and strategies, you can improve your communica...