bethcarter Many leaders would agree that they are juggling way too many responsibilities. It is not just home and work but also extended family obligations, volunteering, etc. Although we would “like to do it all” I have found looking back over my life that I wish I had turned down some of this stuff and focused … Read more
I have been having some interesting conversations lately with women who come from all walks of life – different generations, locations, nationalities, students, executives, etc. Through these talks, I have become aware of a few things that seem to be holding women back. Some of it may be a “sign of the times” but other … Read more
The best leaders have a zest for life. It is not just with business, but in all facets of their lives including family, volunteering, friends, hobbies, exercise, spiritual, etc. They appreciate all they have and show that gratitude in numerous ways. They also serve as role models for their employees as well as others including … Read more
How does a leader motivate their team or entire organization to yearn for more by taking on challenges with the idea that all of their efforts will end up with positive results? How does a leader keep others engaged when the initiative has many pieces and will take a long time to complete? To start, … Read more
It is important for an effective leader to be a visionary and possess a form of x-ray vision. This can be very challenging in the work environment that exists in today’s world, so a leader must seek out others to provide suggestions and ideas to them. It seems though that there are two types of … Read more
There are some leaders who always want to win no matter what the consequences are to others. They are very competitive and do not take into consideration how their decisions may affect others. Then there are other leaders who only focus on the needs of others and may ignore their own goals completely. Ideally, a … Read more
There have been numerous articles discussing the compensation of the CEO versus the average worker. A CEO’s pay can be in the millions while a staff member could make in the $50,000s to $70,000s. Some questions arise including, “Is the CEO worth it? And is a staff member who contributes significantly worth more than they … Read more
Companies want increased sales and profitability; in essence they want to “move up.” However, there are times when a leader should deliberately keep the company in a maintenance mode or even retrench. There may be several reasons to do this but a savvy leader will know that to move a company forward, it may be … Read more
In today’s workplace, employees want to have their leaders be transparent. In the old days, the “executive floor” had always been a place where decisions were made and it was assumed everyone would accept these “surprises.” Employees today want to work in an organization where leaders are proactive in sharing what direction the company is … Read more
Sustainability is challenging for most businesses because of several factors – competitors, the economy, and changes in the overall market landscape. A business that has been around for years may now find itself struggling to survive. An interesting article by Mark Perry of The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) analyzes the list of Fortune 500 companies … Read more