You can safely assume that there will be market crises that will affect your business from time to time. Running a business is far from
In discussing the relevancy of culture to businesses, there is one mistake that lots of businesses make; thinking that the success of their establishment depends
A consistent theme I notice for sales teams is that they simply do not do enough sales training. They train new salespeople on their products
Ask any boss what part of their job they dread the most and they’re likely to tell you that it’s about terminating key executives. It’s
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast, in this world of AI becoming so prominent,
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast, what do you think the workplace of the
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast, what do you think is the role of
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast, how do you help a CEO become better
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast – how do I retain my employees and
Planning is a leadership skill you want to develop Among the skills one would expect from a leader, planning is one of the most important
Anyone in the corporate world would agree that leadership skills training is among the most popular topics discussed in books and seminars. And people love
Delegation is one of the most basic leadership skills, you need it if you’re to successfully manage a team or run a company. Leaders have
Great leaders possess the leadership skills to steer their team toward success through thick and thin. I’ve observed from working closely with executives that the
No one likes terminating employees. Even if they have been a poor performer, even if you have talked to them dozens of times and issued
Many of my clients are business owners and entrepreneurs, and we often discuss succession planning. If you don’t have a family member who is the
As you think about your team, how well is it functioning? It’s easy to shrug your shoulders and simply say “it’s fine”, but is it
What does it mean to be a truly authentic leader? Is it strictly the act of aligning your corporate actions with your public words? Is
As a leader, you should be knowledgeable in rallying your team through difficult times, and humble enough to know when you need help. Maxwell’s 5
Whether you like it or not, generation gaps exist in the workplace — there’s Gen X, Gen Y, and what they call Baby Boomers who
I recently conducted an offsite meeting for a client. The topic of accountability came up and the senior staff decided to ask the rest of
How many articles have you read on what makes a great leader? Dozens I suspect. Do you remember how many conversations you have had with
Whatever your definition of leadership is, one thing is certain. No company can grow without growing leaders. And in order to grow leaders you have
Do you feel like you are working all the time and yet always seem to be behind? Are your spouse, significant other, or kids complaining
There are tons of articles for leaders on delegating. Yet there isn’t much information on how to work with someone who doesn’t delegate, and really
What’s the difference between control and micro-managing? Not much. Great leaders understand that to get the best from those that work for them they need
Everyone knows that a key leadership skill to develop is delegation. Yet so often the result a leader receives is so far from what they
Are the leadership skills needed for women different than men? Which gender makes the best boss? Many articles are written espousing that men are better
Leadership isn’t a position or title. It’s about actions and the examples you set. Take a look around you at the leaders you admire.
We live in a super fast-paced, digital world where others expect immediate response, and sometimes even instant results. I didn’t grow up professionally in the
Hundreds, probably thousands of articles have been written about projecting confidence in front of an audience when you are making a presentation or giving a
The most important leadership skill to develop is not how to become a better leader. It’s not how to hire more effectively or build business
As Dwight D. Eisenhower said “Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” A
Being a leader in the 21st century presents new challenges and there are 5 skills all leaders need to be successful. We live in a
Hiring is probably the most difficult and unpleasant job every manager has to deal with. In addition to the time investment, there is always a
Leaders don’t get scared, right? Wrong! Every leader I have ever worked with, and just about every leader I know, has at some point in
No matter how long you have held a leadership role, it does not guarantee that you have seen it all, done it all, and won’t
Many of us, by nature, are problem solvers, so our natural tendency is to step in and solve a problem when we see one. Others
Sometimes micro managing seems like a necessity. You have employees who don’t follow through and others who never seem to produce the results you
What do leaders, entrepreneurs and Navy SEALs have in common? A lot actually. Guts, the desire for growth—perhaps you call it ambition, others will just
What do you think, should the boss be the smartest person in the company? If the boss’s IQ is an above average 130, does that
One of the best resources on leadership and management is the Internet. To develop your leadership skills, you can do self-study with the help of
You want to be the best leader you can be, yes? I would be surprised if you said no. While no one is born with
Hurricane season is upon us. Is your business prepared? Do your employees know what to do? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we
Managers, employees, and business owners all feel the pressure to do more with less, especially with the cut throat competition in the market. Employees are
No one is born a leader. You’ve heard people say he’s a natural born leader, but actually, leadership skills are learned and developed over years
No company would thrive without a manager with good leadership skills. How you lead will help mold employees to become better, which is why it
“Don’t be ridiculous. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us,” says Miranda Priestly, the iconic antagonist-protagonist in the 2006 movie The Devil Wears Prada.