There are very few things that can be as disruptive and damaging to a team as change. Without the proper direction or guidance in times of change, teams can easily feel lost and unsure of how to move forward, which can keep their entire organization from doing so, too. But the right example set by […]
Workplaces of the past operated under the assumption that in order to achieve success, they needed to maintain a clear line of division between workers and leaders. The boss-worker dynamic was purely transactional. The leader assigned the work, and the employee completed the work—and that was the extent of their interaction. But in the last […]
A leader’s image holds immense power. How you’re viewed has the potential to dictate what relationships you’re able to maintain, what opportunities you can pursue and even what your future career can look like. With so much affected by your image, it’s crucial to take control of the narrative and intentionally build an image that […]
Nonverbal Communication in Leadership: The Power of Silent Signals Much of a leader’s success depends on their communication skills. Effective correspondence motivates teams, helps overcome obstacles and is essential for achieving positive results. However, quality communication relies on nonverbal cues to interpret meaning and shape impressions. Nonverbal communication includes any signals between people other than words, such […]
Overcoming Communication Barriers: Strategies for Leaders Communication is essential for effective business relationships. Yet, body language misinterpretations, cultural nuances and tonal changes can sometimes obstruct the true meaning of a person’s message. Our guide will highlight common communication barriers and explore how to overcome communication challenges in your workplace. Body Language Misinterpretations The 7-38-55 rule […]
Communicating Vision and Purpose: Inspiring Your Team through Words As a leader, your words are the key to unlocking the company vision at all levels of the organization. You can use techniques like storytelling and positive language to connect employees to the vision and create a pathway to achieve organizational success. Communicating the vision is […]
Crafting Clear Messages: Tips for Leaders to Enhance Clarity Leaders are pivotal in devising strategies that help their organizations succeed. However, they need to communicate their vision clearly so their teams can execute it. By prioritizing clear messaging, leaders can minimize misunderstandings, increase collaboration and boost engagement. Our guide will provide some helpful tips to […]
We often think that change is out of our control, or something that happens to us rather than for or with us. But that’s not the case. While we may not always be able to control all of the circumstances surrounding change, we can control one very important thing: our actions. What we choose to […]
The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Engaging Your Audience When you’re engrossed in a good book or television series, it’s tempting to stay up late and read the next chapter or watch one more episode. That’s the power of good storytelling. Using this same tactic in the boardroom can engage your team in a similar […]
Trust is the basis of any good relationship, especially the relationships you have with your employees. But you can’t expect employees to trust you right off the bat. Trust takes time, intentional effort and consistency, but most importantly, trust requires the right foundation. To lay the groundwork for trust to take place, leaders must focus […]
Approximately 31% of CEOs are fired due to poor change management, according to a study conducted by LeadershipIQ. To make matters worse, Gallup reports that leaders are 56% more likely to experience disruptive change in their organization than individual contributors. So much change can be overwhelming for leaders and make it challenging for them to […]
What happens when a leader doesn’t trust their team? Or when their team doesn’t trust them, or each other? What happens to a business when the workplace is infected with distrust? Nothing good. What makes it worse is that distrust often goes undiscussed and unresolved. It’s an uncomfortable topic people tend to avoid. But the […]
