Numerous techniques claim to help us get a boost out of our work time when trying to advance productivity. However, not every technique is effective, and if you have a busy enough schedule and you’re looking for a way to get an edge, you don’t have time to try them all. You need to find …
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Being a leader is hard work that requires skill on several fronts. Not only do you need to interact positively with your team members, you should communicate honestly, demonstrate self-awareness, have an established vision for the future, act with confidence, and work to build up your team. While it may seem like these are all …
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Now that the fourth quarter of 2018 is in full swing it may seem the time where businesses slow down as we get ready for the beginning of 2019. However, for me, the fourth quarter is a time for reflection of what I did during the year and how MindSpring thrived during 2018, as well …
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In recognition of National Women’s Small Business month, we share five of our favorite reasons why women make great leaders. Our history tells a story where women did not have the same fundamental rights as men. Unfortunately, many women today find themselves fighting the same gender battles as their mothers and aunts before them. Equal …
One thing we know for sure is that not every group functions as a team. Management often builds individual relationships, but is less effective in fostering collaborative efforts. A powerful team can work as a unit, moving toward a common goal, and going beyond occasional cooperation to act as a collective. When you focus on …
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When someone walks into a room and others pay instant attention, it is because that person has cultivated their personal presence. Their persona fills the room like a physical force. People are drawn to what they say and they want to put their suggestions into practice. Their individual energy makes an impact wherever they go. …
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For some individuals, the idea of power carries negative connotations. In successful leadership, however, power doesn’t imply manipulation or coercion, but valuable knowledge and skills paired with the ability to build relationships. The old saying that you have to earn respect is true in every arena. Find out how power, influence and presence combine to …
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Brain studies on mirror neurons provide insight into both how we learn through mimicking the behavior of others, and why we feel empathy. For example, when we see someone accidentally walk into a closed door, we physically wince and feel sympathy. When we see someone make a face in response to a bad odor, our …
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When organizations invest in leadership development, they inspire improvement at every level. Even the most knowledgeable employee base can’t function under poor leadership, while effective leaders can motivate and energize groups with varying levels of competence. Leadership Training Increases Productivity A Manchester Consulting Group Fortune 100 study showed that companies displayed the following results from …
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In an increasingly competitive global economy, organizations fight for survival. They demand employees do more with fewer resources in less time. Leadership titles and roles are in constant transition, keeping leaders under heavy pressure to perform and evolve. Find out how to reduce stress and fuel change using neuroscience. 1. Understand How the Brain Responds …
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