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And do you need to re-evaluate given the state of play today? When you’re starting up a business, there are a lot of decisions you have...

Your team wants to know that they are valued, heard, and appreciated. See how improving your listening skills can transform you into a...

Tide Swimming is a Silver Medal Club with USA Swimming located in Tidewater Virginia. They have programs from beginner up to Masters with...

Leadership Accountability, not to sound snarky, but would you consider those words an Oxymoron? Depends on who you ask, right? I am sure...

Is it better to teach a skill or hire for a skill? There is a case to be made for both, but in my experience, more companies will rush...

Having a vision isn’t enough for your business to succeed. You need a plan to follow through and support it. Strategic plans can feel...

Are you leading a remote team during the COVID pandemic? These 8 stress management tips will help you and your team cope with stress and...

I think we can all agree that a culture where feedback can be given and received freely is what can create a top-notch place to work....

It should go without saying that your team is the most valuable part of your business. A solid and engaged team supporting you says a lot...

Improving employee engagement can have a direct effect on business metrics including productivity, turnover, and satisfaction. The best...

Bet you never thought you would see the words Amazing and Processes in the same sentence, did you? Ever wonder what makes small...

Working remote is slowly becoming the new normal for corporations. One thing COVID-19 has forced companies to do is face their...

As we start to return to work it’s almost a given that tensions that we are seeing and experiencing in America today will come into the...

One thing they don’t teach you in management training is what to do when someone at work does something completely unexpected. People are...

Why is delegation so difficult? Whether you are someone who leads others, an entrepreneur who is at that stage where they need to bring...

Leadership and creativity are not words you would expect to find together when talking about the average boss, manager or leader. The...

I must admit, this is an area where I should have done better as a leader. Much better. Yes, I walked them around to introduce them to...

Listening is something that is not taught in Leadership Programs. It’s not a skill listed in our job description. I’ve never heard it...

You lied, or maybe you told a half-truth. You didn’t deliver on your promise. Maybe you pointed the finger of blame at someone on your...

Being a Connected Leader is my mantra and my hope and wish for every person who has others in their charge. Gone are the days where you...