Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. It’s a simple, basic human need in all areas of life, including work. There’s both business case and a human case for showing gratitude and recognizing your employees for their contributions and commitment to your business. A recent American Psychological Association study showed that 93 percent of employees [...]
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It’s an ongoing challenge to attract top talent. To beat the competition, you need to fine tune every aspect of your hiring process, including the postings you write for open jobs at your company. Make sure your postings - like all the steps you follow in sourcing desired candidates - sell your organization as the [...]
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It’s one of the most challenging conversations to have - yet at the same time, there’s a sense of promise and optimism if the outcome is positive. Asking for a raise. Yikes. Even if you know you deserve it and are confident your track record supports your position, it’s not easy. But, with the right [...]
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Successful companies need leaders. They also need managers. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not synonymous. If you run your own business, or are the person responsible for talent management, it’s important to understand the differences between managers and leaders, to be able to spot key leadership skills, and to know how [...]
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Growth is about moving forward – and so is developing a growth mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck coined the term “growth mindset” in her 2006 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Her studies show that those who believe they can develop their talents tend to achieve more than those who feel their abilities are innate, [...]
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Hiring for cultural fit has been ingrained into recruitment mindsets for some time. And it’s undeniably important. But, unless hiring managers practice due diligence, their efforts can veer into dangerous territory. The real goal may be cultural add, versus fit. This means building onto your strong, diverse culture and avoiding the looking glass effect, where [...]
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People have been making New Year’s resolutions for thousands of years. While the tradition has evolved, in modern times most of them tend to focus on personal goals and self-improvement. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, but much can be gained from applying this annual practice to your work life as well. Think SMART [...]
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As noted by Brooke Vukovic, adjunct lecturer of leadership coaching at Northwestern University, the key to successful leadership is authenticity - drawing from one’s own unique experiences, values and strengths. According to Vukovic, authenticity, “is not a license to be exclusively focused on the self. It’s about being aligned with your character and values in [...]
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You have enough to do already. Chances are, you’ve started off the new year running just as fast as you did at the end of 2022. Where, in the grand scheme of things, are you supposed to find the time to sit down and define, set, and start working toward those career goals you keep [...]
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Disagreeing with your boss can be tricky. After all, they're the ones in charge and you don't want to risk coming across as disrespectful or too challenging. However, there are times when it's important to express your disagreement and make your opinion heard. This post will outline the proper way to disagree with your boss [...]
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March 23, 2023
