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Keeping valued employees is essential and there are a few ways to ensure that you hang onto them. A study was done that showed 40 percent of workers are looking for a new job other than the one they have. That number goes up for passive lookers. There are many costs to losing an employee […]

A good leader is flexible in their approach and capable of inspiring, empowering and motivating their team to achieve maximum productivity. Great leaders have excellent communication skills and will alter their leadership methods to suit each situation, leading by example on a daily basis. Nobody knows everything, and so a good leader will listen to

Being humiliated can actually turn you into a very great leader. Being humiliated in life, can turn you down a path of courage and greatness. In other words, a humiliating experience can be fuel for the fire of growth. You can turn a negative experience into something meaningful. The positive outcome of humiliation is humility.

Today’s digital economy is dominated by a small handful of technology companies, and although each company supports small businesses in some way, their primary focus is to deliver new and innovative technologies that cater primarily to small businesses. Fleetmatics Routist systematically builds cost-effective, customer-friendly routes and operates by taking locations, vehicles, time windows, technician skills,

One thing that great leaders will never do is pretend to be an expert, like for example making suggestions toward a skilled employee’s idea in an area in which the leader knows little. However, six tips for managing knowledge workers include demonstrating passion, regularly strengthening their workers’ abilities, appreciating their worker’s time, building networks, supporting

While strong employees that bring talents to the team are invaluable for the success of businesses, keeping those same employees from quitting and leaving your business is just as essential. Dan Schawbel speaks to CNBC on how to keep employees, particularly millennials, from leaving their current workplace. He speaks about the importance of career mobility

Many CEO’s aren’t quite sure on how to evaluate their managers abilities. The ability to be personable but also motivating is difficult to quantify. Bad management is very expensive and employee surveys aren’t often reliable. A manager can be well liked by their staff, but that doesn’t neccesarally mean they are fostering a productive work

A recent Intermedia report found that 93 percent of employees engage in at least one form of poor data security and 23 percent have said that they would take data from their company if it would benefit them in some way. Companies should place a high priority on fixing internal risks. 7 Habits of Highly

The Management Theory is something most people do not understand. The Economist just released an article stating that it is not dead. It is a very nuanced concept and for some people it is hard to understand. It is a great way to manage and when used properly it can be a beneficial tool for

Most of time the people with leadership positions has a problem called Lack Of Sleep. A problem related with the sleep time, this makes the person lack on his skills usually more on thinking an logical ability. A person who suffer this is almost like a drunk person. The lack of sleep cause on a

Working straight through lunch does you a disservice: A study published in the Academy of Management Journal found that not taking a lunch break at work made study participants more fatigued and less productive during the remainder of the day. But if eating alone will rub your colleagues the wrong way, try spending half your

Do you run a business? It might just be a small business, but if you have any employees, then the future of your company is reliant on you and them. But how can you turn your employees into futurists if they don’t want to look that far ahead? “Four Questions To Turn Everyone In Your

As an artist it is sometimes easy to get stuck in a rut. This can make being creative difficult. For John Legend this is never a problem. This world-famous musician uses many tools at his disposal to keep his creative juices flowing. It is all about feel and being true to yourself. How John Legend

As you know here shortly we will usher in a new president. So what is in store for freelancers? some believe that his victory may ultimately prove beneficial to the country’s 55 million freelance, contract, and contingent workers. This is because if Trump follows through with what he says this could mean more job opportunities

Being a service business is already a difficult task, and what can be even more difficult is using marketing to draw people to your business. This is not impossible though, there are many ways for a local service business to target their audience. This can play a major role in increasing their business. 4 Modern-Day

Some are now looking to chief digital officers and chief transformation officers to exclusively focus on the organization’s digital transformation. Olivier Gorter, senior vice president of Mc Kinsey Recovery & Transformation Services, said having a C-suite-level executive to lead the charge can significantly improve the chances of a successful digital transformation. Sean Riley, director of

Many people make resolutions during the new year to implement better habits. However, according to the author of this piece, perhaps the most important habit to develop is that of becoming an early bird. Those who wake up early are often more successful, productive throughout their days, and tend to have better emotional attitudes throughout

Sales leaders are not only crucial, but often hard to come by. As a business owner, it is crucial to identify the individuals that are top sales performers, and provide them the needs and wants to keep them interested and engaged in the business. Following certain steps, such as those outlined here, can help companies

Although one of his foremost campaign promises, the idea of bringing jobs back to the US from China is a difficult task that Trump has implemented for himself. With the cost of production significantly less overseas, as well as the different trade agreements and alliances that have been built between US companies and China, the

When senior management is pro-active in meeting with customers early in the fiscal year, such meetings naturally create more opportunities. When sales leaders and other senior management members pro-actively develop relationships with customers, it allows the customers to see the salesperson more favorably than competitors. When a sales leader is willing to meet with a

We’re the caretakers of our company brand, and we make choices every day about how to tell our brand story. By its very definition, a brand must be something. Actionable Marketing Guide, put together a great list of brand definitions from 30 marketers and visionary leaders. This is as true for personal branding as it

When it comes to running and building a business in this era social media is the way to go. However figuring out how to manage it all is another topic. There are many options out there. How to you decide what app is best for you? Do you want to hit all social media platforms?

Life happens in the middle of our pursuit of success, and finding the courage to remain open and vulnerable, especially when tragedy strikes, is not an easy thing. Here are three such leaders who have inspired and encouraged me with their willingness to remain transparent and open even in the midst of difficulties. 3 Perspectives

The worst thing you could do going into 2017 is to create a budget based on the way you do things today. Oh sure, you’re looking at conversion rates and reallocating what you are spending on the least successful channels to the most successful, but what about the things you haven’t yet tried? 7 Big

You’ve hit a generational sticking point: Those predictable places where the four generations in the workplace see things differently. Complaining about those differences creates tension and frustration and leads to miscommunication and stereotyping. Team members of the same generation make jokes to one another about the ‘offending’ generation, such as ‘those entitled Millennials’ or ‘those

Forget about office perks — today, many bosses motivate their employees with vacations and holidays gifts. That’s right, bosses are dropping big bucks on things such as cruises, cars, even weddings. It’s no wonder these companies are surpassing their sales goals. From the small-town boss who is taking his 800 employees on a caribbean cruise

Mindfulness improves your powers of observation, your control over your thoughts and emotions, your leadership performance, and your decision-making, all of which are critical to achieving success as an entrepreneur. The fastest way to become more mindful is to focus on your breathing. Use mindfulness to become more in-tune with your body while exercising and

The process of goal-setting can be fun and exhilarating, but also sometimes difficult or even frustrating. This is often the case when setbacks occur which prevent you from reaching your desired goal. This article gives five steps on how to deal with setbacks and get you back on track to achieve those goals. Five Steps

Did the US get change with the latest election? Probably not. The loud shouts of a male do not say change, they just say, “I can shout loud about change.” We, as a country, are in the same type of rut, with a different alpha male at the helm. A female leader, such as Hillary

“How the Best Companies Do Diversity Right” discusses the benefits that American businesses can gain from fostering diverse workplaces. Many businesses give short shrift to the subject of diversity. “Great Place to Work,” a research and consulting firm, seeks to change all that. They released lists of the most diverse companies, the best companies for

The year is coming to an end, and whether it has been good or bad for you it is important to take some time a reflect on how the year was, and also what you want the new year to be. Take time reflect this holiday season, and your new year will be even better.