For several years now, millennials have comprised the largest part of the American workforce. The corollary of this fact is that young people have already assumed leadership positions in their organizations, and increasing numbers will do so in the years to come. Luckily, this generation has a number of positive traits that predispose them to… Continue Reading
Since the start of the new millennium, business leaders have become more interested in creating a purpose-driven work environment. However, not all leaders understand how to articulate the purpose behind their work and foster a connection to that drive in the company’s endeavors. One reason for this is the confusion between a mission and a… Continue Reading
One of the most challenging aspects of business leadership is self-care. Part of self-care involves learning how to deal with stress in appropriate and helpful ways. Stress is an inevitable part of executive positions. What executives can change, however, is how they deal with that stress. When business leaders start to feel overwhelmed, they can… Continue Reading
The most effective business leaders understand the importance of collaboration between executives and human resources (HR) professionals. Often, HR teams play a key role in creating leadership growth activities for employees. However, collaboration should extend beyond creating opportunities for up-and-coming individuals. Executive teams and HR departments should work together to figure out what leadership looks… Continue Reading
Business leadership involves a great deal of stress, hardship, and sacrifice. To distinguish themselves, entrepreneurs and executives need to juggle several balls at once and take chances while also mitigating risk. Often, leaders begin to neglect their own mental health while building their business, which can take a major toll on their work. Most importantly,… Continue Reading
Giving balanced feedback remains one of the biggest challenges for many leaders in creating a supportive and motivating work environment. When business leaders focus too much on positive feedback, they will not inspire their employees to grow in constructive ways. On the other hand, overly negative feedback makes employees feel discouraged and can make them… Continue Reading
Great business leaders push individuals to reach their full potential and achieve great things. However, it is possible to push people too hard, which can lead to employee burnout, a serious and pervasive problem in today’s business world. When individuals become burned out, their productivity drops sharply and the company as a whole can suffer.… Continue Reading