The juxtaposition of leadership has always fascinated me as leadership is both the problem and the solution to many of the issues we face today. While on one hand leaders are the root cause for many challenges today, on the flip side they’re also the answer. It’s easy to blame leaders at the top and… read more
When you have received an offer of employment which you are inclined to accept, you must consider very carefully whether it really solves your problem and offers you the opportunity you are seeking before you resign from your current employment. If you choose to accept the offer and to resign from your current employment, you… read more
We’re heading into a holiday weekend, and most successful people have planned out (or at least thought about) what they’ll do over the next three days. “Successful people recognize how important it is to take advantage of a long weekend to refuel their passions and recharge their batteries,” says Michael Kerr, an international business speakerand author… read more
When it comes to leadership, you can’t lead others–effectively–until you know how to lead yourself. I was recently asked during a pre-interview what I learned about leadership after serving 13 years in the military, and I told the interviewer that I had to think about it because, quite honestly, I didn’t even know where to begin… read more
How would you describe a strong leader? In one study, leadership qualities such as assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence and conscientiousness were cited as the most important. “Research clearly shows that transformational leaders – leaders who are positive, inspiring, and who empower and develop followers – are better leaders,” explains psychologist and leadership expert Ronald E. Riggio…. read more
As a business owner, you’re challenged with a variety of tasks every day. Small business owners take on multiple roles, from accounting to legal to human resources. Regardless of whether you handle human resources yourself or delegate it to someone else, your company is bound to make mistakes. These human resource management mistakes can be… read more
While job seekers may feel like the pressure is all on them during an interview, those hosting the interview also bear some responsibility for the success of the discussion. Michael Burtov, CEO of Cangrade, which has developed an automated hiring platform, said that by asking the right questions and properly preparing, job interviewers increase their… read more
Last week, I joined over 15,000 human resources professionals in Washington, D.C. for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) 2016 Annual Conference from June 19-22. As the profession continues to adapt to the changing workplace and ongoing challenges, SHRM is headquartered in the nation’s capital to collaborate with legislators and serve as an advocate… read more
With the sudden appearance of new infections, along with the need for up-to-date information and corrective action, real-time decision-making has never been more important for the advancement of hospital operations. When there are delays, opportunities are lost, and patient safety is placed at risk. Yet hospitals can sometimes take too long to make important decisions,… read more
Accountability powers you toward your goals, and these guidelines for unleashing its power will get you over the rainbow to what you want. Roger ConnorsTom Smith January 12, 2015 Heart. Intelligence. Courage. They’re all valuable traits, but they pale in comparison to what each of us needs most in the quest to total life success:… read more