Professional mentoring is both incredibly important and valuable in the workplace. This is true not only for the mentee, but the mentor and the company as a whole. Why? For starters, mentoring offers guidance and encouragement for employees, allows senior leaders to reflect on their own professional advancement and goals, as well as fosters a…
With a new year comes a new opportunity for motivating your team. And while this may sound odd, let’s first start by discussing The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a popular leadership book written by Patrick Lencioni. Why? Simply put, these dysfunctions are extremely common, and can greatly hinder your team’s success. So before we…
Are you vying for an executive leadership role in the organization you work for? Or perhaps you have held a leadership role for a while, and are looking to fine tune your skills? Or maybe becoming an executive leader is part of your five-year plan? No matter where you fall, great leadership is essential…
We had hoped technology would give us more time, more resources and more capabilities for better time management. However, it seems to cause us to use more time. In addition to all the meetings and luncheons we attend, we are constantly looking at our phones: answering and sending emails, texting, tweeting, blogging and so on.…
Are you thinking about making a change in your career? You’re not alone. On average, a person will make a career switch at least five to seven times during their working years. While this may be the trend in today’s business climate, I would encourage you to ask yourself the following five questions before you…
This is the time of year that many businesses focus on strategic planning for the year ahead. And why? For starters, a number of quantifiable studies have validated that a comprehensive strategic plan effects quality performance in heightened operating ratios, increased market share and an excellent return on investment. Strategic planning also helps you accomplish…
Serving as a board member for a nonprofit looks great on your resume, yes, but more than that it’s rewarding. When you as the board member and the nonprofit are well matched, we can guarantee both parties will benefit. But how do you choose the right nonprofit? And once you have agreed to serve on…
Did you know that the average worker spends 30 hours a week checking their email? That means for most workers they spend just as much time on email as they do performing their work tasks. While that statistic may sound high, the truth is this: email is an important cornerstone in today’s workplace culture. It’s…
A fear of networking is not only common, it’s normal. And why? For starters, networking forces you out of your comfort zone, requires you to make new professional connections and quickly build relationships with people you probably don’t know well or at all. When it comes to navigating the networking process, what is your biggest…
When it comes to professional coaching, there are a lot of titles that exist: leadership coach, career coach, life coach, and as such many people tend to think they all do the same thing. This could not be further from the truth. There are some distinct differences between each of these coaching titles, and today…