Jason Cortel 
A personal mission statement helps you identify your core values, bring focus and purpose to your life, and is the key to finding your path. It will define who you are and why you do what you do. Having a … Read more
Whenever there is a team of people working together conflict will be present. Many people will avoid conflict without realizing that doing so is like taking a poisoned pill. Conflict is defined as a strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., … Read more
Have you recently been promoted to a leadership position? There will be doubters and critics out there who believe you will fail. In fact, they will be waiting for it. They will doubt your ability to lead; they will doubt … Read more
It is said that we have between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts a day. Many times these thoughts lead to an idea that we latch on to and become overly excited about it, maybe even passionate. People begin to think of … Read more
Every career has its share of challenges, and one of the most important is avoiding bad bosses. Pay attention to these red flags during the interview to spot a bad boss. Knowing these indicators helps you avoid working for a … Read more
Congratulations and welcome to management! Making the transition to a manager of people is one of the hardest and most rewarding transitions you will make in your career. Use these 10 tips to have a successful transition as a new manager. … Read more
A safari is an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat. A success safari is an expedition to observe and hunt employees doing the right thing around the office. Be a great boss by regularly taking a success safari. … Read more
Every sales leader and CEO of an organization is always looking for ways to improve their sales numbers. They try to identify why a high-performer is having success and then attempt to replicate those competencies throughout the rest of the team. Sometimes a high-performer is … Read more
Fireflies in the summer are a beautiful thing. Their light pulses erratically and seemingly with no real logic behind the glow. They are there one moment and gone the next. Their entrance signifies that summer has arrived. Perhaps you catch them … Read more
Developing and maintaining your personal leadership brand acts as a catalyst for your career advancement. Your personal brand is the sum of the values you stand for. These are the skills and talents that you consistently deliver and the experience … Read more
We all know them, and few love them—the toxic boss who constantly berates other people within the organization. The tyrant boss creates more division than harmony. Or the manager who condescends and never listens to their people. These are toxic … Read more
Far too often managers will rely heavily on one person who has the vast technical and process knowledge that no one else has. When you have this one person your job soon becomes to keep them happy because your company … Read more