With businesses so busy chasing deadlines, leaders often find it difficult to get feedback from their teams. If this rings true for your organization, don’t worry—here are four ideas to get employee input. 1. Just Ask Make it a point to request input from your team on a regular basis. As with other things in…
You are probably familiar with your inner critic: that nagging inner voice that likes to nitpick at everything you do. We all have our own inner critic, but what to do when it becomes too intrusive? Here are some strategies you can use. Stop Ruminating “Rumination” is the technical term for those moments when our…
After several months of distress due to the coronavirus pandemic, a return to normal seems to be finally in sight. But before we do that, an assessment of the lessons learned during the pandemic is in order. What Did You Do Right? The past months were difficult from many points of view. Chances are that…
A quick mental break can go a long way toward maintaining your emotional balance and ultimately succeeding at work. Here are three quick hacks you can use when you need to unplug for a couple of minutes. Play Word Coach Why not build your vocabulary while you take a short break? All you have to…
Experts believe that remote work is here to stay, which means that virtual job interviews will become commonplace too. Here are three things you can do to conduct job interviews remotely and make the most of the process. Overcommunicate the Essential Information If a job interview usually generates anxiety in candidates, this effect is usually…
Digital marketing can be a gamechanger for your organization, provided that you make it a point to avoid these three basic mistakes when promoting your small business online. Copying Your Competitors Your business is one of a kind. Its values, history, and goals are unique. Then why should you copy your competitors’ online strategy? What…
LinkedIn is a boon for entrepreneurs looking to make professional connections. In fact, you could make the case that networking has never been this easy and engaging. However, in order to take full advantage of LinkedIn, you must make sure to steer clear of these four basic mistakes. Forgetting that LinkedIn Is About Business While…
Effective communication lies at the very core of leadership. A great leader knows how to persuade, convince, and inspire. From the habit you should keep in check to some ideas to master video calls, here’s how you can become a better communicator this 2021. Stop Checking Your Phone That nonverbal cues are extremely important for…
Onboarding new employees virtually is becoming a common and necessary process during the pandemic. Here are four ideas to make the virtual onboarding process smoother, simpler, and more enjoyable for all involved. Simplify Things According to some pre-pandemic estimates, the average new hire had to complete 54 onboarding activities. That figure can be overwhelming under…
With the pandemic and the rise of remote work, virtual presentations are becoming increasingly common. That’s why today we bring you some simple ideas that will help you give more effective virtual presentations. Get the Basics Right The best way to get off to a good start with virtual presentations is to get the basics…
