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Leadership and career

June 22, 2016

How Tech Incentives Increase Employee Engagement

Employee engagement was identified as one of three top priorities contributing to business success in a recent study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services. Companies have tried everything from pet-friendly policies, lunchtime yoga sessions and branded company tote bags to connect with their employees. The trouble is, not everyone knows…

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Leadership and career

June 20, 2016

Information Interviews

However, I've read some articles recently that say information interviewing is a worn-out tool -- that don't have the time or inclination to do them anymore. In an informal poll of my friends, most agree they wouldn't want to be bothered by some stranger asking lots of questions about their…

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Leadership and career

June 17, 2016

Stop Making These 3 Communication Mistakes at Work

I’m not here to tell you that you should never play it safe with your words. Whatever comes out of your mouth can’t be taken back, so you’re wise to measure what you say before you say it. And yet – it’s possible to play it a little too safe.…

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Leadership and career

June 10, 2016

5 Tips for Beating New Job Jitters

What’s more stressful than the first day of a new job? Well, there’s the first day of school, but that’s behind you now. Back then, success meant sharpened No. 2 pencils and a new lunchbox. But to make sure you get off on the right foot at your new job,…

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Leadership and career

June 8, 2016

Leading Today’s Diverse Workforce Requires New Management Skills

The modern workplace generally presents unique leadership challenges due to racial, age and educational background differences. As a result, senior executives have to find ways of effectively managing their employees. Fortunately, with the right leadership skills, senior executives would be able to address diversity challenges and improve performance at the…

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Leadership and career

June 6, 2016

A Move Within Your Company

Q: I’m an officer in the commercial loan department of a large bank. I’ve been with this bank for almost five years and I’m getting restless. While I’ve advanced rapidly in the loan department, it’s time for me to learn more about other areas of banking. Last week I heard…

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Leadership and career

June 3, 2016

What Compassionate Leadership Looks Like

As leaders, we share the desire to motivate and inspire our teams. We also have money to make and goals to set. Is there room left in the schedule for compassion, empathy and kindness? Our business bookshelves groan with advice, and most experts will touch on the importance of the…

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Leadership and career

June 1, 2016

The Many Tasks of a Project Manager

Time changes everything, including the way a project manager does his or her job. The fundamental aspects of project management have not changed because diligence, fluid communication skills, exact negotiating abilities, powerful motivators and effective decision-making are still expected. But some things have changed, making these professionals more of a…

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Leadership and career

May 27, 2016

The Rise of the Outsider CEO

I came across an article in Forbes recently that points out an intriguing trend: more and more companies are choosing CEOs from outside the company rather than hiring from within. Hiring a CEO from outside used to be seen as a last resort, right? It was something that happened if…

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Leadership and career

May 25, 2016

A Lesson on Workplace Motivation

Motivation is a strange creature that all business owners must learn to understand and tap into. This is vital to improve workplace motivation and, therefore, productivity. Yet drive alludes some business owners. In fact, only 31.5 percent of Americans are engaged in their jobs. This information is important for all…

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