Jason Cortel 
I’m willing to bet dollars to donuts that random free pastries and other snacks don’t make employees feel appreciated. These offerings certainly don’t make them feel respected. Employee appreciation needs an upgrade because appreciation and respect are the real drivers … Read more
Lack of communication, lack of leadership, or lack of organized systems that facilitate conflict resolution are all common causes of negativity in the office. When negativity runs rampant in the office, it means that people aren’t able to work to … Read more
Demonstrating trustworthiness is critical to your success at work. Knowing they can count on you to do what you say you will do builds trust, leading to better working relationships. It is more important than ever to demonstrate trustworthiness in … Read more
Having been blessed by a parade of terrific bosses, I know how vital a supportive manager is to your overall employee experience and development. These bosses hung a sign around my neck that said I was important. Everyone deserves a … Read more
If you are among the 70 percent of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution, don’t overlook this small but powerful resolution that will improve your leadership presence. Standard New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, eating healthy, getting organized, … Read more
Another year is coming to a close, and you’ve been wondering what to get your boss for Christmas. It is easy to go overboard in an attempt to show your appreciation for their leadership and the development they’ve provided. The … Read more
The office holiday party season is about to begin. Careers can slow down or end because of regret after these events. The holidays are a time to celebrate, but they are still a professional event. Avoid having a terrible company … Read more
Leaders are always looking for ways to increase employee engagement. They spend time designing ways their employees can have more positive interactions. Even more, leaders want to help their employees become more resilient. For that reason, establish habits of gratitude … Read more
Employees can only be as good as their manager, and the middle managers directly impact the employee experience. Leaders create the vision, mission, and culture. Middle managers deliver on that vision, mission, and culture. More so, they set the atmosphere … Read more
According to Harvard Business Review, imposter syndrome is a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. People with imposter syndrome suffer chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external … Read more
Organizations aren’t investing in developing their leaders, never mind new leaders. When leadership development is present, it often misses the fundamental mindset changes new leaders need to make. When new leaders fail to make a shift in mindset, they continue … Read more
You should expect your boss to stay professional. Bosses shouldn’t lead based on personal feelings and instead should lead based on the quality of your work. If your supervisor personally doesn’t like you, you should never know or feel that. … Read more