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It’s common for leaders and entrepreneurs to feel like they simply don’t have enough hours in the day. They may have lofty goals, and they may even have a plan to execute those goals. What they don’t have? Time. There’s no way to give yourself more than 24 hours, but what you can do isRead more

Here’s a not-so-secret fact about workplace teams: Employees don’t actually want to work for a pushover. They certainly don’t want to work for someone who lacks values or directions. No, employees crave structure, integrity, vision—in a word, what they want is leadership. It stands to reason, then, that good leadership can actually help with retention.Read more

Most leaders have only the best intentions when it comes to team-building. Yet sometimes, they can be their own worst enemies. Without realizing it, leaders can say and do things that sabotage their own efforts to build strong, coherent teams. It’s important to know what some of these acts of self-sabotage can look like, ensuringRead more

I’m a big believer in physical fitness. Specifically, I believe it’s a vital part of professional success. Want to do your best work? Experience high energy levels? Remain focused and creative? Keep stress at bay? Daily exercise is the key to all of it (especially when you combine it with sleep and sound nutrition). ButRead more

You may have a number of top performers and high achievers on your team—but if they don’t trust you or one another, they’re ultimately not going to be very successful. In fact, they won’t even qualify as a true team. That’s because trust is the secret sauce. It’s the necessary ingredient for teams that workRead more

You probably know the old saying: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. It’s good advice, but it’s also much easier said than done. That’s doubly true when the lemons you’ve been handed include workplace adversity. Whether it’s an obnoxious coworker or an overbearing boss, trouble in your nine-to-five can really be stressful. So howRead more

Business owners and team leaders are zealous to avoid turnover, and they especially want to keep their best employees in the fold. Sooner or later, though, you’re going to have to deal with the unpleasant reality of a valued employee leaving the company, striking out for some new opportunity. This can be a major disappointment,Read more

All of us like to be noticed. We like our good efforts to be recognized, and our hard work acknowledged. This is a basic truth about human nature, and it’s something most leaders know intuitively: If you want to retain your best employees, one thing you should always do is show them some recognition. ThereRead more

When seeking a new career opportunity, your brand precedes you. Yes, we all have a personal brand, one that speaks to our experience, our professional strengths, even our personality. Your brand emanates from the pages of your resume, and from every line on your LinkedIn profile. But what if your brand is, well, off-brand forRead more

Here’s a basic truth of running a company: You never just hire an employee. You hire the employee’s whole family. Don’t believe me? Well, ask yourself a few questions. How much time do you think each employee spends thinking about their spouse/partner/kids each day? How many days do your employees miss because they are takingRead more