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The Power of 'I Don't Know': Embracing Uncertainty as a Leader
Leaders can cultivate a healthier, collaborative workplace by embracing the power of "I don't know." Instead of viewing it as a weakness, see it as an opportunity to foster team unity and extend learning.
Boost Your Business: 3 Powerful Marketing Strategies for Small Business
As a small business owner, you may often juggle the demands of running your business and effectively marketing it. But attracting new customers, nurturing existing relationships, and building loyalty doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this article, we will explore three powerful marketing strategies that can boost your business while keeping your sanity and budget intact.
Unlocking Reciprocity: How Gratitude Transforms Workplace Culture
Creating an awesome workplace culture and meeting core objectives are big reasons to practice reciprocity. But that’s not why it works. Practicing reciprocity actually improves well-being.
October Small Business News You Can Use
This month's articles include need-to-know information for small businesses, including information about small business banking, holiday market trends, and more. You and your members won't want to miss these articles!
Why Social Time with Co-Workers is the Ultimate Office Perk
Many individuals who work from home miss the social connections that come with working in an office environment. However, simply returning to the office to spend the entire day responding to emails and joining Zoom calls can dampen their enthusiasm. If managers can find opportunities for team collaboration and foster connections, employees are more likely to feel energized and eager to return to the office.
Regain Control Over Your Calendar with the '4 Buckets' Trick
In the dynamic world of running a business, where each day brings a cascade of seemingly urgent tasks, it's easy to pack your calendar to the brim. How do you ensure that your days are productive and contribute to your overall goals? One of the best ways is to look at highly successful leaders who have mastered prioritization and time management.
Making Changes in Your Organization Starts with You
In every organization, change is inevitable. It's the leaders who play a pivotal role in navigating these shifts, adapting priorities, and reimagining team engagement. However, when leaders are not aware of personal development gaps they inadvertently sabotage change initiatives. In a Harvard Business Review article, Narayan Pant, leadership development expert and director of INSEAD, introduces three leaders who learned the hard way about how their behavior negatively affected their ability to create change. Pant offers these hard-won lessons alongside four principles that will benefit leaders tasked with facilitating company transformation and building a positive team culture.
Achieve Big Things When You Think Small
Entrepreneurs, particularly those running small businesses, are often encouraged to aim high. What's the pace of your business growth? How soon can you onboard a team? What's the timeline for expanding to multiple locations? Although it's common practice to idealize an accelerated pathway to success, it is valuable to slow down and concentrate on the present. For those managing lean start-ups or small ventures, adopting a "think small" mentality has significant advantages. Here are three ways focusing on the little things makes a big difference.
Why Understanding Workplace Personality Boosts Company Culture
Workplace personalities can be broken down into four distinct types of workers. Understanding the different types of workers and what motivates them can lead to greater job satisfaction and a better fit between employer and employee.