Want to Change the World? Lead Like a Girl
SOS! The world needs help. We’re in the throes of a leadership crisis, and the effects could last for decades, if not generations, to come. You can see it all over the workplace, where...
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Leadership is not for everyone. Is it for you?
Merriam-Webster defines leadership as “the office or position of a leader; capacity to lead; and the act or instance of leading.” I contend that leadership is more than a title, ability, or action. Unlike...
Here is why you need to attend a Leadership Development Program
Leadership is an influential element of organizations, businesses and governments. Leadership programs arm leaders with the necessary knowledge, tools and ability to inspire and impact their team. They offer the opportunity for leaders to...
If You See Yourself As A Leader, These Are For You
As you look at the world in 2017, everywhere you see failures in leadership. From front-line managers to the oval office, the results are too often weak or absent, and it’s getting more and...
Don’t Just Be A Boss – Be A Leader
Boss and leader are just synonyms, right? That’s certainly an understandable way of thinking about things. But there are definitely subtle differences between the two words. Well, semantically, the differences are subtle. But practically?...
Why Asking For Help Is A Sign of Strength
I used to think that asking for help was a sign of weakness; that it signified I was no longer “in a good place”. As if raising my hand would erase any previous growth...
3 Management Mistakes to Avoid: A Guide For New Managers
The ascent into management can be an exciting and nerve wracking time. You’ve been given a team of employees to teach, guide, and lead. The problem? While you’ve stepped forward into leadership positions in...
Why PR Can Benefit from More Female Leaders
The news isn’t new: the majority of leadership and senior positions in the workplace are held by men. True, women have made strides towards equality in the workforce in the past decades. It’s also...
Who is on Your Board of Directors?
Who is on your board of directors? A board of directors typically means, “a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution.” Do you think of yourself...
Monday Must-Reads
1. 10 Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read from 2009. 2. The 3 C’s of Leadership: control, connection and challenge. 3. Feeling stuck? Try this. 4. Get happy for only $12.50 with Gretchen Rubin‘s new...