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Does your business have a purpose? Why do employees need a reason to feel motivated? Giving employees autonomy and motivating them isn’t enough to build a successful business. Horst Schulze contends that you need to establish a purpose-driven culture to give them a reason to work harder. Learn how to establish a culture where employees have a vision of what they need to achieve.
What’s the importance of trust in business? How can you cultivate trust between leaders and employees? To effectively advance your business vision as a product leader, you need to actively build and nurture trust. Not only do you need your employees’s trust, but you need the trust of investors and customers. Continue reading to find out how to gain the trust of the people running your business from the inside and outside.
Why is it hard to be innovative at work? What’s the importance of innovation for managers, entrepreneurs, and employees? Innovation doesn’t come naturally to most organizations, and yet it’s a necessity in modern business for people to think like entrepreneurs. Peter F. Drucker argues that even successful companies must make an effort to invest in innovation. Continue reading to learn how to encourage innovation in the workplace.
What’s Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson about? What factors affect how much you sleep? In Sleep Smarter, Shawn Stevenson explores the importance of sleep and the role of circadian rhythms. He also looks at the impact of one’s sleep environment and the unexpected benefits of sweet potatoes. Read below for a brief overview of Sleep Smarter.
Why is self-acceptance important? How can you accept yourself, flaws and all? It can be difficult to step out of your comfort zone if you’re insecure about who you are. Phil Stutz and Barry Michels explain that to overcome debilitating doubts about yourself, you need to accept all of your negative attributes and transform them into strengths. Below, we’ll explain why embracing what you least like about yourself helps you overcome social anxiety.
Are you having trouble getting a read on a person? Do you know how to get information out of someone? A behavior profile can be an invaluable tool in understanding, relating to, and influencing someone. However, there may be times when you need even more information from someone—which they may not be eager to share. If you’re stuck in this situation, keep reading to learn how to do some strategic prompting.
What should new employees learn during their orientation? How can you get your employees motivated from day one? Employees need a concise vision statement that’s easy to remember to feel motivated. A great way of instilling this vision in their minds is by expressing it on their first day. Below, we’ll look at how to incorporate your business’s vision statement into the orientation process for new employees.
What happens when you only hire people based on college degrees and work experience? Why should you hire for potential? Many organizations make the mistake of hiring the “perfect” employee. However, Adam Grant says that hiring these types of employees overlooks people who can help your business grow in the long run. Continue reading to learn why hiring for potential will benefit your business, and how to find people with the greatest potential.
How are leaders and managers different? Why is coaching important in leadership? The leadership model that exemplifies traits of trust and integrity isn’t that of the high-powered corporate executive. It’s that of the coach who’s focused on team success. Find out more about why you should embrace your inner coach to lead a business.
Do you know how to be an innovative leader? How can you communicate innovation to your team? Peter F. Drucker argues that businesses have a social obligation to innovate since their stability impacts jobs and the economy. To enable innovation, businesses must restructure themselves to reward entrepreneurial thinking. Continue reading to learn how to embrace creative leadership.