Accountability is both the sweet spot and Achilles heel of many leaders. Leaders learn early the importance of “holding associates accountable” for results. Despite its downbeat reputation accountability, effectively executed, remains the keystone for trust between leaders and associates, and associates with their customers…. Read More»
If you’ve been following the trends in the HR world, it’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “gig economy” tossed around in more than a few publications. So what is a gig economy and why is it getting so much attention? A quick Google search provides the following definition: A gig economy is a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. … Read More»
Employees who receive effective training and development are more engaged and equipped to perform at their best. That’s why Quantum Workplace , a company with an employee feedback platform designed to make work better each day, created this infographic to help employers understand the benefits of implementing a coaching strategy…. Read More»
You have a great idea which you know will be successful. Now you need to get buy-in from others to bring it to reality. While everyone possesses the ability to influence others to some degree, if you aren’t careful, you just may sabotage your own idea before it even gets off the ground. We started this list of influence sabotage traps in part one of this article…. Read More»
Human beings are complicated machines, and when something isn’t working right there’s no hard-and-fast method to fix us. When you’re results-driven and time is scarce, dealing with an employee who’s made a mistake or is consistently under-performing can be a daunting task. Naturally, you want a quick fix, but going at the problem with a hammer when soft skills and an evolved company culture are what’s needed can prove more costly than doing it right in the first place. … Read More»
What if you could defy status quo and completely reinvent a major industry? What if you could take what, for the most part, has been an only-for-the-wealthy cornerstone of American life… and make it available to everyone? And what if you could do that… in the form of a gift card?
With every gift card purchased, Stockpile is bringing Wall Street to Main Street…. Read More»
How much does the environment in which we work directly contribute to our productivity? How does employee well-being impact our ability to collaborate, communicate and create? What enables companies that promote a high degree of wellness to thrive in today’s dynamic economy? On this week’s episode of The Rebel Leader, we seek answers to these questions, and […] Read more… Read More»
Culture is a by-product of leadership. However, the challenge is for local leadership to believe in, and embrace emotionally intelligent leadership as a style, and not as a soft skill. It can’t be turned on, and turned off when the mood suits you. It needs to be lived and practiced each day, but the good news is that it’s not hard…. Read More»
Are women wired to lead? Are they more active listeners? Do they serve as stronger mentors? Perhaps most important the corporate world, are women better leaders than their male counterparts?
Who better to take on this sensitive subject than a true rebel, even in name: Rebel Brown!… Read More»
13 Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share crisis strategies to help keep your team on track and help your them stay cool in a crisis…. Read More»
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