8 Surprising Reasons Why Being Nice Gets the Job Done
I’m sure you’ve heard about this quote – “ Nice guys finish last” I think people try to justify being a douche at work is the best way to get the job done so this quote is the most appropriate justification for aggressive and confrontational behavior. In my years of experience in leadership, I have observed different approaches that get the job…
5 Work Habits You Need to Stop Now
They say it takes 21 days to build a habit. Seems easy enough. But of course, we all know breaking a habit is never that easy. Those 21 days doesn’t come by quickly. It’s slower and more arduous. You get my drift, right? And so, the work habits we have at work deserve a closer look especially the ones we need to stop immediately…
3 Honest Career Advice for First-Time Managers
Updated ContentFirst Published January 13, 2019 As a first-time manager, a lot of people will give you advice on how to do things and what to focus on etc. And it can get overwhelming. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of “you should do this or that” conversations. What I’ll share with you is coming straight from experience and wish that someone would…
3 Life Changing Career Advice for Millennial Leaders
Updated ContentFirst Published: January 8, 2019Hello there, Millennial Leader!More and more Millennial Managers are working their way up to key positions in the corporate world. And why not? They are young, vibrant and go-getters that are quickly making a name for themselves. If you are a new supervisor or manager, check this out for a crash course on leadership. I’ve worked with a…
How To Be The Best Co-Worker
Updated ContentFirst Published : March 14, 2020 Oh co-workers, can’t live with them and can’t live without them. If you are employed like millions of people around the world, having co-workers is the norm. They are our daily interactions in this wonderful world. Sometimes it’s wonderful. But sometimes, it can be a tad bit too much. Co-workers are critical in your career and they…
How to Deal with Workplace Bullying
Updated Content First Publised: July 20, 2019Bullying is unacceptable.Let me just get it out there so you know that this is something that should not be tolerated in any shape or form. But unfortunately, it’s something that we live with one way or another. And sometimes, this happens at work. If you’re in a situation where you desperately need the job and need to…
Secrets of Highly Successful Team Leaders
Updated with new content First Published February 24, 2019Leading a team is not for everyone.It takes more than just a title to be a successful leader. With the wrong person in the position, the team’s performance will not flourish. The team will not thrive.In the many occasions that I’ve had the privilege to lead teams, I have observed that successful…
10 Self-Care Ideas for Busy Managers
This post contains affiliate links. For more details, please check on our Disclosures.Initial Publication: April 15, 2019 We lead super busy lives and it’s crazy how we just go through list after list after list… oh it seems endless! Since you’re a superstar, I’m sure you’ll chug along and plow through it. But it’s important to take a step back and also take care…
50 Leadership Quotes to Ignite Your Team
First Published: October 12, 2019 Leading a team is a privilege. It is not easy. And has no immediate recipe for success. But it’s the most fulfilling, life-changing and purpose driven gift you’ll ever have in your career. There are so many ways to ignite your team and support their personal development. But I find that sharing quotes with them on a regular basis boosts…
Team Engagement Ideas for Virtual Teams
Virtual teams are the new norm and it’s important that you get creative in engaging teams who work remotely. Work from home jobs have increased dramatically and it keeps increasing in the last couple of years. This new mode of delivering work is pushing companies to get creative in employee engagement and team engagement. Here are some stats about work from home.The number…
