Listening skills for leaders start with establishing trust
Dean Rusk once said, “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears-by listening to them.” Here are a few tips to think about when preparing to enter a conference:
Here’s why you need these five items in your office
If you’re wondering what the best, most efficient items are to keep in your office, I’ve put together a list of five high-quality, low-cost, must-haves for your work environment you will be thankful you purchased in advance.
How to handle odd requests from employees
It can be far too easy to dismiss employee requests that involve time away from work. But saying “no” shouldn’t be our default response. If you’ve built up a team and corporate culture that truly values and supports each employee, you owe it to them to consider their requests.
Be aware of the warning signs to potential violence in the workplace
An increasing number of workplace tragedies in recent years have involved an active shooter. Those who acknowledge this threat tend to focus on things like securing their entrance with key cards or installing security cameras. While these are good steps to take, they don’t always address the biggest gap in preparedness.
How women sabotage their communication in the workplace
In building a successful career, women must improve their communication skills Forget the glass ceiling. The fact is women communicate differently than men and too often to their own detriment. They tend to speak up less, apologize more, downplay their achievements and use less-powerful body language, all of which impact their career success. This seed […]
Millennial workers require on-demand, on-the-job learning; microlearning meets the need
These workers and those coming into the workforce in years to come will not tolerate traditional training programs — the old school “death by PowerPoint” style of classroom training. They want and require learning experiences on the go, at all times and on their terms.
Trust comes in stages
The first stage is asking and listening, not telling and selling. The second stage is providing a customized solution that may be “yes” or “not now.” The final stage that begins in earning trust is just simply doing what you said you were going to do and don’t make promises you can’t keep. That’s how you become a Trusted Adviser.
Is your organization big data ready?
Big data is a game-changer in the world of business. Many CEOs across different industries have been paying attention to this new technology landscape. While several organizations are already known for their impactful big data best practices, many are just starting this long journey.
Improving your cash flow through effective tax planning
A cost segregation study identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten the depreciation time for taxation purposes, which reduces current income tax obligations.
H-1B filing season — What the CEO should know
The H-1B filing season for new petitions starts on April 1 and lasts for only five business days.