Jason Cortel 
For employees to be successful, they need to learn and grow. This is especially true when it comes to career development. Unfortunately, a recent study found that many managers do not prioritize learning and development for their employees. When employees … Read more
Are you neglecting your leadership brand? It’s something that all senior leaders need to think about, especially in today’s hybrid work environment. Your actions strongly shape your brand, and if you’re not proactive about shaping it, you could end up … Read more
A good boss wants to be challenged. A good boss doesn’t want to create an echo chamber. When it comes to disagreeing with your boss, there are definitely right and wrong ways to do it. If you challenge their authority … Read more
The business world is changing, and the need for a business continuity plan has never been greater. With COVID, increased competition, globalization, and advancements in technology, it’s crucial to have a strategy that will allow your company to be as … Read more
People always ask me how I do what I do. They want to know how I’ve created high-performing teams, created strong office cultures, and developed high-performing leaders. However, extraordinary workplace cultures and high-performing teams don’t just happen. They result from … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your cubicle, working on a project, when you notice your coworker’s disgusting habit. Maybe they chew with their mouth open or talk on the phone while picking their nose. So gross! It’s hard … Read more
Making a mistake at work can be embarrassing and frustrating. You may feel like you have let yourself, your team, and your company down. However, it is essential to remember that everyone makes mistakes. Furthermore, making mistakes and suffering from … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in coaching an employee who is struggling and neglecting to coach your top-performing employees. However, this is a fatal mistake for your team. Top performers are usually the ones carrying the weight of the … Read more
If you’re like most managers, you’re always looking for ways to improve. That’s why you have regular one-to-one meetings, status updates, quarterly check-ins, goal plans, and performance reviews with your employees. Perhaps your organization conducts annual employee opinion surveys. But … Read more
No one ever looks forward to their performance review. But, it’s an essential part of your development as an employee. Whether the review is positive or negative, you should always take time to reflect on the feedback given to you … Read more
Manipulation is part of human nature, and everyone engages in it to some degree. Unfortunately, some people bring manipulative behaviors to the workplace. Manipulative employees damage your culture and productivity, so they cannot go unaddressed. It can be hard to … Read more
The best leaders understand the power of inspiration. They know that motivation is essential, but inspiration is what truly changes people’s lives. When you are inspired, you are pulled toward something that stirs your heart, mind, and spirit. You become … Read more