Leadership & Strategy

As leaders, we all have high expectations for our teams. We envision them operating like well-oiled machines, delivering outstanding results, and exceeding targets. However, sometimes reality doesn't quite align with our lofty aspirations. When your team consistently falls short, it's…

To some, it seems like charisma is something you're either born with or you're not. Either you have a silver tongue and a commanding presence, or you're destined to fade into the background. But here's the truth: charisma is not…

Professional networking is a crucial component of excelling in nearly any industry and job role. No matter which stage you’re at in your career, you need to establish meaningful connections with other professionals in order to grow. The Importance of…

Feel like work has become stagnant or overwhelming? It's not uncommon -- especially when your workload doesn't align with your goals and motivations. In fact, to fall in love with the work you do, you need to be engaged. To…

Growth is defined by Merriam Webster as a progressive development or evolution. In my view, growth is a forward-moving process of change, which involves continuously striving to better ourselves by examining where we are and where we want to be.…

Regardless of whether the working professionals reading this article enjoy football or sports in general, highlighting one quarterback’s choice of representation is a must. This story not only illustrates the opportunities that are possible when women make their presence known,…

Hiring the right people for a position can be tough, especially in a competitive industry. Interviews do not give hiring managers a lot of time to get to know the interviewee, but when the interviewer chooses the right questions and conducts…

At a recent college graduation I attended, the student speaker coined a word I found intriguing: "persevacity". Persevacity, which combines the words "perseverance" and "tenacity," is required to cultivate bounce-back resilience. We all experience adversity, difficult days, and rocky times.…

LinkedIn is a networking platform that was designed to connect business professionals, promote industry news, and help candidates find job opportunities. However, many professionals don’t take advantage of the platform’s full range of capabilities. Using LinkedIn to its full potential will…

What are your co-workers known for? Maybe Susan is the person you go to when you need a task done quickly, but Michael is the person you go to if the job is more detailed. Perhaps Terry is the friendly…

The business world is not a fair playing field for everyone, despite all the progress made surrounding work relations in the past century. If you’ve overheard discussions about disadvantages professional women deal with at work, or you’ve experienced these issues…

Fostering high-quality women’s leadership opportunities should be a key goal for many organizations, especially those that are trying to bring diversity to their management teams. In today’s business climate, diversity is of utmost importance in the workplace. Despite the emphasis…

Women working in a male-dominated industry can feel overlooked, undervalued, and like they’re not operating on a level playing field. While you can’t always change your immediate environment or the behavior of others, there are things you can do to…

Most of us want to “do better” in some aspect of our lives, but who has the time? You do! That is, if you’re making an effort to adopt small yet impactful habits. A habit doesn’t have to be particularly…

Emotional Intelligence (EI) also known as Emotional Quotient (EQ) is understood as the ability to understand your own and others’ emotions and how they drive behavior. This capacity to relate appropriately with others, and engage constructively with their emotions is…

Every January, we hear a lot of “new year, new me” phrases that people use to project the hope and motivation they feel. Everyone wants to start a new year off on the right terms, and because of this, January…