Tuesday Tip: It’s Only Unfair for a Moment

It's Only Unfair for a Moment

People get so wrapped up in feeling something is unfair. When you take the time to reflect on how you got to where you are, you just might realize it was because at some point something was unfair. It was unfair … Read more

8 Areas That Define True Leadership

8 Things Great Leaders Know

Society as a whole struggle with the definition of leadership. The misconception of what a leader is combined with the vast amount of poor examples of leadership is the root cause of the confusion. Leaders are not defined by the … Read more

Why Should I When They Are Not?

Be the Leader Not the Follower

When you are building your team you will inevitably run into people who will want to lower themselves to where they see others operating. They will use the phrase “why should I when they are not” or something similar. Attitudes like … Read more

How to Have a Kick-Ass Sales Training

Elements of a Kick Ass Sales Training Program

Hiring and training your sales organization is a huge investment. Sales leaders want to make sure they achieve the highest ROI on their hiring and training initiatives. At the same time a high number of hires end up failing and … Read more

6 Professional Social Media Picture Rules

There are too many people who don’t spend enough time on their social media picture. The picture is usually above the fold which means it is the first thing people look at and within milliseconds what they use to make … Read more

One Thing New Managers Need To Do First

The One Thing New Managers Need to Do Quickly.

Building a high-performing team is the first thing a manager is evaluated on. The success of a manager is highly dependent on how good their team is, how well they can meet their goals, and the degree to which each … Read more

How to Lose Your Bad Boss Membership

Top Policies of a Bad Boss

Are you in the Bad Bosses Club and want to have your membership revoked so that you can be a better manager? The Bad Bosses Club has strict policies that must be followed to maintain your membership. Be a better … Read more

Only a Vampire Needs To Be Invited

Invitation is a Weakness to Vampires - Don't Let it be Your Corporate Weakness

Needing an invitation is a weakness to vampires. In order to enter they must be invited, and once the invitation has been made they cannot be uninvited. Needing an invitation is also a weakness for employees and once they have been … Read more

The One Thing a Great Boss Never Says

The One Thing a Great Boss Never Says

Being a great boss isn’t easy. The designation of a great boss is entirely dependent on an individual’s feelings which can change based on how they feel any given situation ends. Bosses will say more than their fair share of … Read more

Tuesday Tip: That’s a Great Question

Why Saying That's A Great Question Encourages Participation

Some people are of the belief that we should stop saying “that’s a great question”. Some view it as a stalling technique while others view it as a distraction. Some people feel you are grading the questions and yet some … Read more

The Worst Mistake Made in Personal Branding

The Worst Mistake in Personal Branding

There are many elements that go into building your personal brand. Being active on social networks, participating in LinkedIn discussions, attending in-person networking events and maybe even having a blog. Yet your name hasn’t become synonymous with the greatness you envisioned. … Read more