Essential Lessons for New Business Leaders

Essential Lessons for New Business Leaders
Many professionals find themselves in the position to lead on an unexpected basis. Perhaps they were offered the opportunity because of a mastered skill or a suddenly discovered knack for guiding people through projects. All in all, leadership is mostly a learn-as-you-go venture. Not surprisingly, there is an endless stream of advice available for new
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Advice for Identifying and Managing Various Types of Employees

Objectivity is the token banner held high for business pursuits; and to an extent, rightly so. Objectivity in analyzing pros and cons is an indispensable attribute for any accomplished executive or manager. Working with people (and working with them well) is inherent toward keeping things running both smoothly and productively. Yet, it is the precise
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7 Helpful Tips for Managing Younger Employees

It is often the most seasoned and accomplished business leaders who must be educated in the skill of adapting to changing times and circumstances.  For, as business customs and technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, so too, are the very individuals they are leading. Therefore, what better way to understand the most effectual
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Qualities Shared By Successful Teams According to Google™

For those unfamiliar, Project Aristotle was a recent research initiative launched by Google with the purpose of understanding why certain working groups flourish and others do not quite make the grade. Leading the endeavor, was Google’s Director of People Analytics (HR), Abeer Dubey, who was quite motivated to discern the exact blend of backgrounds, traits,
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Business Leaders: Knowing When Not to Delegate

Those in positions of leadership know the importance of delegating certain tasks to the right team members. Of course, when the weight of every responsibility falls upon the shoulders of one individual within an organization, there is a raised chance for decreased quality and productivity, as well as missed deadlines or even burnout. First, let’s
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The Truth About Corporate Team-Building Events

In an age where team-based work environments have quickly become the new norm, it may be surprising to learn that many of the traditional “team-building” exercises which we’ve often equated with corporate bonding have not only become outdated, but in some cases, may actually be detrimental to your organization in the long run. Naturally, this
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“Boss” Redefined: What Makes a Great Modern Business Leader?

It’s been said that 75 percent of U.S. employees leave their job because of issues with superiors or bosses.  Decades ago, when hearing the term “boss,” many would associate the word with a seemingly strict, or even intimidating, individual who simply gives out orders at the office. Fortunately, this stereotype no longer applies to today’s
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Business Restructure: Team vs. Individual Performance

The Shift to Team-Based Thinking With technology comes change, and one of the greatest alterations in the workforce is the method in which employees are working with one another. In light of the global culture that has swept the corporate world, many organizations have chosen to reevaluate how their employees are approaching and being appraised
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