These days, it is quite easy to train yourself in hard skills. Accessible, post-secondary education and Googling have made it possible for nearly everyone to gain quantifiable skills related to every field of work. So how does one stand out from the highly-educated crowd and prove they are worthy of their role as a leader? …
Project Confidence While Presenting With Your Body Language
When it comes to public speaking, what you say can be overshadowed by your body language. Even if you manage to write the perfect speech – one that is captivating and perfectly conveys your points with accessible language – it can all go to waste if your delivery doesn’t back up your words. How you…
Problem Solving Cycle
One of the main roles of a leader is to solve problems. Whether it’s infighting between team members, frequent delays on important shipments, or managing last-minute requests from clients, there will always be questions to be answered and decisions to be made. The secret to effectively and efficiently solving these problems is a systematic approach….
How to Foster Creativity in the Workplace
Creativity shouldn’t be an afterthought in the workplace. Yet it’s often ignored because it’s hard to measure and quantify. Here’s the thing, though: Encouraging creativity from your people engages them—and makes them more productive as a byproduct. When you welcome contributions and ideas, people feel valued and are less likely to look for another job….