I recently sat down with one of my new clients to talk about how we could help take his company to the next level. He started his business just a few short years ago but […]
Category: Workplace
Is Coworking the Future?
Peter Drucker, considered an influencer in the fields of business and managerial consulting, shrewdly stated long ago: “Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two basic functions: marketing […]
“Reverse Mentoring” and Why You Should Consider It
In a 2016 survey, nearly 7,700 millennials in 29 countries ( 63 percent) said their leadership skills were not being fully developed. Being a Millennial Entrepreneur, I feel no shame in confessing that, “I do […]
14 Effective Strategies to Improve Communication With Your Direct Employees
As a leader, it’s your job to guide your direct reports toward larger company goals while keeping them motivated enough to produce excellent work. The best way to achieve this is through consistent communication based […]
Forget Ping-Pong Tables: Try These 14 Work Perks to Improve Retention
In recent years, many employers have jumped on the Millennial perks bandwagon, adding things like bean bags, ping-pong tables, couches and even arcade games to make their workplace more fun and inviting for younger employees. […]
5 Leadership Styles (And How to Identify Yours)
When you think of a great leader, who comes to mind? Steve Jobs? Obama? Bill Belichick? While yes, all of these folks were known for the indelible impact their leadership left, they all have completely […]
Popular or Overrated: How Well Does That Business System Work?
Businesses combine a lot of different systems to manage daily tasks. Some are legacy systems. Others were abandoned not long after they were introduced. Some are processes or programs your peers raved about, saying that […]
Why Millennials Matter, and How to Keep Them Motivated
Think about these brands and consider what they have in common: Facebook, Drake, Beyonce, Pinterest, Quora, Stephen Curry, Instagram, Snapchat, Dropbox, Jennifer Lawrence, Airbnb. Yes, they’re relevant. And yes, they’re incredibly influential. But more importantly, […]
4 Bad Work Behaviors That Could Cost You Your Job
In today’s workplace, it’s important to be aware of your behaviors in the office as well as outside of the office. Although the rise of technology and social media is bringing on increased productivity in […]
Millennials Want a Healthier Workplace
Would you believe it if I told you that something you do with the majority of your day is slowly killing you? If you guessed sitting for eight hours a day, you’re partially right. Sitting behind a […]
The Real Benefits of Honesty in the Workplace
If you’re like most people, you grew up hearing the story of George Washington and the cherry tree. You know the one. Young George chopped down the tree, and when his father asked if he’d […]
5 Ways Leaders Can Influence Organizational Culture
I love talking about leadership and influence—being able to ignite the soul to bring something out of someone they didn’t know existed. It’s a beautiful thing, and in most cases, all it takes is a […]