In my field, one of the biggest myths is that you have to be an extrovert to build a successful personal brand. In fact, I’ve written about the ways introverts can actually have a competitive edge in branding. This is partly because managing your online presence and virtual networking have never been easier. But face-to-face… read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
Be a Better Manager with These 4 Tips
How to be the effective leader your team needs Are you leading your employees to the best of your ability? Brian Tracy, speaker and top-selling author, shares four essential actions for leaders who want to bring their team to success. For motivational and effective leadership, a leader must: 1. Keep people in the know. Your… read more
15 Traits of a Terrible Leader
What all managers and CEOs should fix, stat (or risk having a bad reputation and a toxic work environment) January 13, 2015 We all know you. Our hearts beat fast and our palms get sweaty when we hear your chair squeak and your door creak open. Because we know the next thing we’ll hear is… read more
10 Ways Successful People Stay Calm
The ability to remain calm under pressure is a massive predictor of success. In this article, originally posted on LinkedIn Pulse provide 10 strategies you can start using today. The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. At TalentSmart, we have conducted research with more than… read more
15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women
Every week for the past year I’ve interviewed a successful woman: scientists, athletes, a rabbi, activists, an astronaut, authors and entrepreneurs. Each woman has a story; each one is different. But perhaps unsurprisingly, there are traits and characteristics that they have in common. It’s fascinating to learn from them, and now I get to share… read more
Rohn: 7 Personality Traits of a Great Leader
The qualities of skillful leadership – by Jim Rohn If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manager, as a parent.16 Jim Rohn… read more
19 Calming Quotes to Help You Stress Less
‘Give your stress wings and let it fly away.’ by Lydia Sweatt No matter how easygoing you are, life can get stressful. And when stress takes over, even for those who appear to have the calmest center, it can be a chore to find your Zen again. The emotional demand of stress can build up over… read more
11 horrible body language habits that are hard to quit, but you’ll be glad you did
Jacquelyn Smith and Áine Cain It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true. That’s why body language is such a crucial part of communicating. The way you act can warp the entire meaning of what you’re saying. That being said, bad body language habits are the… read more
Five Signs You Need A Pay Raise — And Five You Don’t
Liz Ryan Shutterstock Everybody wants to get paid more money, so we can’t blame managers for being skeptical when someone says “I need a raise!” Every manager, supervisor and team leader has heard “I need a raise!” a million times. When you decide to pitch your boss on the idea of giving you a pay… read more
7 Tips To Kick Your Career Into A Higher Gear
Lisa Quast , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (Photo: Shutterstock) Are you just back from vacation, feeling refreshed and ready to take on more career challenges? Now’s the time to use that energy to propel yourself forward by creating a career development plan! Here’s how. Look in the mirror. Begin by… read more