Whether it’s transitioning to remote work, or adjusting our everyday habits, transitions have become a commonplace occurrence over the last several weeks due to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, as common as they are, transitions can take their toll on you and your team. Fatigue, burnout and a sense dissatisfaction are some of the consequences…
A crisis like the one caused by the coronavirus outbreak calls forth the best qualities in leaders. Among those qualities, one of the most important is the ability to communicate effectively. Communicate Frequently Make sure to establish constant communication with your team during a crisis. Different people may need to hear the same message delivered…
The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities of supply chains across all industries. In fact, as businesses resume activities, one of their main priorities should be building supply chains that are more robust and resilient than before. From ideas to form a crisis management team to reasons why you should expand your supply network,…
From coffee breaks to requests to talk things over a cup of coffee, caffeine seems to be inextricably linked to the world of business. This association didn’t happen by chance. Actually, the effectiveness of coffee as a way to build personal relationships has demonstrable psychological and biochemical foundations. Makes You Appear Energetic Caffeine is a…
Listening is a powerful tool that can help you become a better businessperson. Think of all the miscommunications issues you’ve had in the past and you’ll probably realize that they could have been avoided by listening more carefully to the other person. You may think of listening as a passive, or automatic activity. The truth…
Although stay-at-home orders are being lifter or relaxed, many companies will continue to work remotely over the next several months. Working remotely poses many potential problems for any business. One of the biggest challenges is keeping a sense of company culture among workers who are physically apart. Use the following strategies to maintain the culture…
Persuasion can bring you benefits in all domains of life. Whether it’s getting your children to do home chores or closing a deal, the potential of persuasion is almost endless. But how to become more persuasive? Persuasion is not magic. On the contrary, it has been thoroughly studied, and research provides some useful insights you…
“Curiosity killed the cat”, according to an old saying. This gives curiosity a bad rap, but odds are that the proverbial cat was being more nosy than curious Being curious is not the same as being nosy. Nosy individuals overstep lines in their eagerness to know more about other people’s business. Curious people, on the…
Delegation is an essential managerial skill, but it can be hard to master, especially if you are a hands-on person. Use these four models to identify easily the tasks you can delegate to other members of your team. The Urgency/Importance Delegation Model Use this model to determine whether you should take on a task o…
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a lot of understandable confusion. And wherever there’s confusion, there are also scammers trying to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The following are some of the most common coronavirus scams. Keep them in mind to protect yourself and your business against fraudsters. Charity Scams This is a common scam during…
