We tend to think of leadership as a role focused on the outside world: managing time, working with others and getting results. To a large extent, this is true, but this model misses a key insight: great leadership begins within, and one of its foundations is self-awareness. What Is Self-Awareness? Simply put, self-awareness is paying…
Time is money, as the old saying goes. That’s why learning how to manage your time goes a long way toward ensuring that you achieve the goals you have set for yourself and your organization. Keep reading to discover three essential time management skills every business owner should master. Prioritize Priorities are the cornerstone of…
Do you or your team tend to overanalyze? Do you feel that all decisions are equal and deserve thorough consideration? Then you or your company may suffer from analysis paralysis, a pattern of overthinking that may hinder your ability to achieve success. No worries, though, below you will find some useful tips to overcome it. …
From the challenges of video meetings to the overload of information that comes with a pandemic, the shift to remote work is rife with potential sources of frustration. That’s why today we would like to share some ideas to manage frustration in the virtual workplace. Identify What Triggers Your Frustration What we call frustration may…
Giving feedback is one of the most important tasks of managers and small-business owners. Feedback is an essential part of the communication process that allows organizations to be efficient and reach their goals. But how to give feedback if your team is working remotely due to the outbreak of COVID-19? These tips will provide you…
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…
