A personal gap analysis is a valuable process that you can undertake to assess your current skills and compare them with the level of proficiency you aspire to achieve. This analysis provides a clear understanding of skill gaps and serves…
Leadership & Strategy
Over the many years of attempting to change myself by setting New Year’s resolutions, I have painfully become aware of the research that reveals only a successful 8% of people who set goals actually achieve them, as recently documented by…
Leadership and authority don't have the same meaning, although they often coincide in business practices. People with high levels of authority are usually trusted as leaders in the industry. However, it's possible, and even necessary, for people with little or…
Resistance is a natural response to innovation, and it can pose a challenge during periods of significant change. Addressing these concerns is a good first step, but effective change management offers you an opportunity to build resilience within your organization. By…
Women are leaving the workforce more than their male counterparts, resulting in the underrepresentation of women in the workplace. Different industries present specific challenges, and many women leave because of the roadblocks they encounter. Women in the workforce often lack…
As you navigate your career journey, you'll discover a mix of soft and hard skills that are vital for thriving professionally. If you're just starting a new role or taking on additional responsibilities, you might be concerned about lacking applicable…
The first week of October is Customer Service Week! We want to give you the best resources to help you and your team succeed. One of our experts, Myra Golden, is a Customer Service rockstar and has some great tips…
Many people believe 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 an exclusive…
Hiring the right people for a position can be difficult, especially in a competitive industry. When interviewing, hiring managers don't get a lot of time to get to know the interviewee. Still, 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 designed to connect business professionals, promote industry news and help candidates find job opportunities. However, many professionals don’t take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities. Using LinkedIn to its full potential will help you build meaningful…
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…
Most of us want to do a lot better in some aspect of our lives, but who has the time for a total overhaul? Most of us don't. But you do have time if you’re making an effort to adopt…
Do you use your time strategically? Being busy and being efficient are not the same, and the most successful people know how to use their time to their greatest advantage. Successful people fascinate us. We are intrigued by how they…
The world is becoming increasingly more technologically advanced, with widespread access to AI being one of the most recent advancements. As business landscapes continue to integrate with the digital environment, artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining the way we approach leadership…
In the 21st century, we tend to view women in the workplace and women's leadership as unique to the modern era. This is largely because of the influx of female workers during and after WWII, and the increase in women graduating…
