As a new manager, you have much to learn. However, it’s essential that you avoid making common errors that could tarnish your reputation and relationships with colleagues. Unfortunately, many of these mistakes can be avoided. By following a few simple guidelines, you will lay the groundwork for an excellent leadership…
Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You
Contrary to what you may have been taught, many of your supposedly “bad” habits can actually be beneficial for you. Whether taking a nap, drinking occasionally or indulging in some indulgences now and again, scientific research supports those practices. The key to breaking bad habits is identifying their root cause….
Why Putting Profit Over People is Always Bad for Your Company
Companies that prioritize profit over people are inherently flawed. No matter the industry, any business model that puts profits ahead of people cannot last in the long run. CEOs who put stakeholders’ interests ahead of profits often experience higher employee engagement and superior financial outcomes. Unfortunately, focusing solely on profits…
Easy Morning Rituals to Jump-Start Your Day
Establishing a morning ritual can help your body and mind get in the right frame of mind for success throughout your day. It also gives you energy to tackle all tasks with focus. One of the best ways to start your day is by doing some form of exercise. Whether…
What Does it Mean to Be a Fair Leader?
Among the key elements of being a fair leader, is having a clear and consistent set of policies and standards. By recognizing and removing biases, you can help establish a culture where your followers always know what is expected of them. You can also encourage your employees to be productive…
5 Ways to Improve Training in a Hybrid Classroom
Using hybrid classrooms is becoming a popular way for educators to offer training to their students. However, there are still a few key areas that should be addressed in order to improve training in this environment. Encourage students to take control of their learning Using technology in the classroom is…
The 7 Cs of Team Resilience
Whether you’re a manager, an athlete, or an aspiring athlete, you can apply these seven tips to help you be more resilient in the face of setbacks. The 7 Cs of Team Resilience are Commitment, Communication, Compassion, Courage, Collaboration, Conflict Management, and Creativity. By applying these tips, you can improve…
Why Workplace Productivity Depends on Training and Development
Whether you’re running a small business or managing a larger organization, you can’t afford to ignore the importance of training and development. These strategies can help you improve employee performance, reduce turnover, and increase productivity. Handing down knowledge from the more experienced to the less experienced Increasing productivity is a…
Coaching Vs Training Vs Consulting
Whether you are looking for a one-off coaching service or for more regular, in-depth training and consulting, there are a variety of options to choose from. The key is to understand what kind of coaching and training will best suit your needs. Business coaching Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an executive…
What Is Instructional Design?
During the past few years, the field of Instructional Design has become increasingly popular. This is because it can help you to design and develop educational materials to meet the needs of your students. The process of creating instructional materials can involve a number of different steps, such as the…
How to Sustain Company Culture During the Pandemic
Whether you have a small business or a Fortune 500 company, you need to be able to sustain your company culture during a pandemic. In this article, you’ll learn how to develop a culture that is adaptive in real time. You’ll also learn how to provide formal and informal opportunities…
The Unspoken Rules About Teaching
Whether you’re a student or an educator, there are many unspoken rules about teaching. This is because there are so many different styles and personalities that can affect how a teacher can interact with their students. Here are just a few of the rules you should be familiar with. Treat…
Methods For Dealing With Difficult Classroom Participants
Whether you’re dealing with a difficult classroom participant or you’re simply seeking to improve your own communication skills, there are certain techniques that can help you to deal with difficult classroom participants. By putting these techniques to practice, you’ll be able to handle most classroom situations with greater ease. Avoidance…
How to Hold Your Trainees Responsible for Their Learning
Whether you’re a trainer, a coach, or a manager, you’ll need to learn how to hold your trainees responsible for their learning. It’s a tricky task to do, but you can do it. In this article, I’ll share with you a few strategies that you can use to keep your…
5 Ways to Use Video for Corporate Communications
Whether you’re just starting out with a new project or are just looking to rebrand your company, the use of video for corporate communications can be a great way to showcase your team, convey a message, and build team bonds. This article will help you get started by exploring some…
Five Reasons to Make Coaching in the Moment a Way of Life
Creating a coaching culture is one of the keys to improving the performance of your team and individual employees. You can do this by:fostering learning, understanding, and commitment to change. Create a psychologically-safe culture Creating a psychologically safe culture is important to fostering innovation and empowering your workforce. Employees who…
Got Tough Talent Challenges? Coaching May Help
Whether you’re a manager, an employee, or an executive, you can benefit from hiring a coach. It may help you to identify tough talent challenges, improve your skills, and perform at your best. However, how do you know which coaching model to choose? Coaches Using coaching can be a great…
3 Important Steps to Starting Your Own Business
If you’re looking for information on how to start your own business, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn about Market research, choosing a business name, writing a business plan, and finding funding. The first step is to determine the type of business you want to…
Reasons You Need Business Process Mapping
Business process mapping is a funny thing. Some people do it for fun, others do it for profit. But everyone does it for the same reason: to make their business run more smoothly. There are all sorts of reasons why you might want to map out your business processes. Maybe…
A Better Way to Save Your Social Posts for Later
Ideas for social media material can strike at any time (does anyone else get them right before bed?) But they’re rarely completely formed or ready to share right away. You could need to make a new video, write a new copy, or run your concept by someone else. There are…
How to Craft the Perfect Post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Individuals and businesses of all sizes find it difficult to manage their social media strategies. There’s an art to figuring out when to publish your stuff. Monitoring your ROI and social analytics regularly. And, of course, there’s always a need for new, interesting stuff to distribute. Furthermore, each major social…
Content Marketing Showdown: Google vs. Facebook
Have any firms had a greater impact on the digital era than Google and Facebook? It’s doubtful that you’re reading this post without interacting with their products, for better or ill. Based in Menlo Park, Google has so thoroughly won the search engine war since its founding in 1998 that…
Develop Your Business Idea and Launch a Startup In May
National Small Business Week is held the first week of May to honour entrepreneurs and highlight all of the hard work to start a business. Many people in the Australia and United States have a company idea or entrepreneurial ambitions, but not everyone follows through. For some, their inertia stems…
The 5 Best Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview
When you’re interviewing for a job, it’s critical to think about the position’s long-term ramifications for your personal and professional life. As the CEO of The Mullings Group search business and a long-time career specialist, I’ve compiled a list of five crucial questions to ask your interviewer(s) before the interview…
3 Ways To Determine If You’re Ready To Be A Manager
Most people who want to advance in their careers want to do so, but far too frequently, they try to force it before they’re ready. Top performers are frequently promoted far too early by corporate leaders. However, assuming a managerial job before you’re ready can result in unhappy staff and…