15 Effective Delegation Strategies For Busy Leaders
Put yourself in the right frame of mind to begin delegating as you start each day. A great first step is to change what you ask yourself every morning. Instead of asking yourself, “What do I need to do today?” ask yourself, “What needs to get done today?” This simple change takes the focus off you as the resource and puts the focus on the task at hand for all resources you choose to engage. – Jim Vaselopulos, Rafti Advisors, LLC
Stuck In A Toxic Work Environment? 15 Tips For Keeping Your Sanity Until Your Next Opportunity
You know it’s time to find a new job, but what happens in the meantime? Many don’t have the luxury of quitting on the spot without a backup plan, and finding a new job takes time and patience. If you’re stuck in a toxic workplace until you land a new gig, follow this advice from the members of Forbes Coaches Council to keep hanging on.
When You Focus On The Things That Matter
We all go through daily evolution of ourselves and each other. It is what guides us to do the best we can do, especially when it really matters. However, it can also derail us from meeting our ultimate potential and goals when we try to do too much with such little time. When this happens, it deflates our self-worth and erodes our confidence in ourselves. And if we are not focused, we are not meeting our greatest potential
Putting Humanity At The Forefront Of Your Organization
In the 1960s, Bob Dylan released the song “The Times They Are A-Changin’” as a way to speak to what was happening during a pivotal time in the United States. As NPR reported, “The civil rights movement was underway and demonstrations against the war in Vietnam were gearing up.”
The Top Four Learning Lessons Of Leadership
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Kristy McCann Flynn’s top lessons on leadership, as seen on Forbes. Starting, most critically, by leading with learning and prioritizing your people.
3 Soft Skills That Are Actually Hard Skills
There is an ongoing conversation about what skills people need to fulfill themselves and support their companies – but what these needed skills are is often ambiguous. Some say soft skills (e.g., emotional intelligence, communication and change management) are the most important, and others say hard skills (e.g., technology, customer service and basic work skills) take priority to enter and thrive in the workforce.
Could Your Team Defend Winterfell?
Not sure about you, but I’m still reeling from Game of Thrones this weekend. Yes, I’m one of those people who need to talk incessantly and theorize, but I can promise you that there will be no spoilers and this will be relevant to you even if you know nothing about the show. For those who don’t follow, this week’s episode featured a scenario that the entire 8 seasons of the show have been leading up to.
5 Coaching Tips For Female Founders
There are different female venture capitalist funding systems like SheWorx, BBG, Backstage Capital that are helping bridge the gap and make huge changes for female entrepreneurs. It’s more important than ever to help set a precedence of where venture capital dollars should be allocated. Female entrepreneurs investing in women led businesses are shaping future of work and increasing diversity and inclusion, resulting in massive changes within the business landscape.
Adopting A Servant Leadership Mentality In 2019
According to the Greenleaf Institute for Servant Leadership, servant leadership is “a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world.” At its core, servant leadership is giving everyone the opportunity, path and spirit to learn and help others do amazing things.
Onboarding A New Employee? Follow These 11 Effective Strategies
Onboarding new hires is a crucial—and sometimes regularly repeated—process for businesses. Not having a concrete training plan in place can cause anxiety and confusion for both the incoming employees and those tasked with training them. You not only need to be sure you don’t overwhelm new team members in their first days, but also that you give them all the information they need—including the “small, everyday” details that can sometimes be taken for granted.
