by Alan Kohll Leaders have learned that what they eat impacts their performance. We all know how great a healthy diet is for your body, but did you know that some foods can boost your productivity by nourishing your brain? Certain nutrients feed your mind and create long-lasting energy to help you stay focused and… read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
6 Outdated Mindsets That Undermine Your Success
by William Arruda Photo credit: Shutterstock Some vestiges of the past have no place in today’s employment landscape. Yet I talk to many people in companies all over the world and am surprised to see that many employees – even millennials – hold on to antiquated mindsets that were made irrelevant to the workplace decades ago…. read more
Three Leadership Lessons from La La Land’s Jordan Horowitz
by Scott Eblin No doubt, you’ve heard all about it by now. It’s the end of the Academy Awards ceremony and Hollywood icons Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway have just announced that Best Picture goes to the popular musical La La Land. The producers and cast joyfully come on stage to accept their Oscars and make… read more
12 Habits of Genuine People
Dr. Travis Bradberry There’s an enormous amount of research suggesting that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to your performance at work. TalentSmart has tested the EQ of more than a million people and found that it explains 58% of success in all types of jobs. People with high EQs make $29,000 more annually than people… read more
Great Management Boils Down to One Major Thing
by Glenn Llopis Management is about execution, coordination and implementation of results. Effective managers earn trust quickly, are strong team players and prepare employees for success. Management requires one to continuously be mindful of the details and attentive to follow-up. Management requires the constant due diligence that is embedded within each task at hand and delivering… read more
5 Reasons Leaders Become Followers
by Glenn Llopis It’s hard to distinguish the leaders from the followers these days. So many leaders are playing it safe, holding themselves, their teams and their organizations back because they choose to follow instead of lead. Leadership is about taking risks, seeing opportunities others don’t see, unleashing your passion, being entrepreneurial, working with a… read more
8 Critical Career Stages Great Leaders Understand About Employees
by David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom Shutterstock “I think I need a new job,” a close friend who leads a regional office for a large global organization told us. “I used to love working for my company, but either I’ve changed or the company has changed. I just don’t feel appreciated like I used to.” As… read more
Organizational Distrust Is Rampant: Why Leaders Should Be Worried
by Christine Comaford Shutterstock Distrust is rampant. It’s worldwide. It’s pervasive across all types of organizations in the business world. Even though the trust of CEOs is at an all-time low, we can help heal the distrust that may exist in your organization and boost your trust-factor among your tribe. Are you ready? You Can’t Buy… read more
25 Ways To Cut Employee Stress And Boost Productivity
by Alan Kohll Shutterstock Employee stress is a problem. For every employee. At every company. Stress naturally occurs in the workplace. When left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on employee health and productivity. In fact, stress has been associated with physical problems like a weakened immune system, stomach aches, high blood pressure, hair loss and headaches…. read more
7 Traits Of Inspiring Leadership That Uplifts Rather Than Destroys
by Kathy Caprino Photo: iStock In the leadership development work I do with mid- to high-level professionals, we begin by focusing on how to help each individual lead his or her own personal life in more positive and enlivening ways. You can’t lead anything well (including others, projects, growth, or organizational behavior) if you’re not… read more