Using Improv Skills to Increase Leadership Skills and Build Better Teams
We all know that creativity is key to unleashing the true potential of your team. However, there is a growing trend that is being adopted by [...]
Tips to Achieve a Healthy Corporate Culture
A healthy culture is essential for the long-term success of any business. How can you achieve a healthy culture within your business? First, let’s look at [...]
Improve Your Branding Strategy
In past blog articles, I have written about the importance of creating a personal brand. In order to achieve sustainable success as a business owner, you have [...]
How to Increase the Visibility of Your Personal Brand
If your personal brand doesn’t have adequate visibility, it is highly unlikely that it will ever gain the necessary momentum to grow. In this article, we [...]
The Importance of Succession Planning
According to a recent survey of 740 finance chiefs, only 34 percent reported that a succession plan is in place for their role. Yet succession planning may [...]
How CEOs Can Help in a Crisis Situation
The way a leader performs during a crisis can make or break a company. Caroline Sapriel, a Lecturer in crisis management, explains in her article on CS&A [...]
Co-Sharing Office Space: Is it a Good Move for Your Small Business?
In today’s competitive market, start-ups and individuals striking out on their own are faced with many tough choices. Having to decide on a suitable office space is [...]
Cybersecurity: Keeping it Simple
According to a 2017 study by the Ponemon Institute, the average organizational cost of a data breach is $3.6 million globally. An astounding 47 percent of this [...]
Corporate Strategy: Planning for Success
The rate of change in the modern-day world is exponential. Businesses who cannot transform and innovate will not be able to stay relevant, let alone get ahead [...]
Always Hire Employees Smarter than You
One of the many ways to build a lucrative business is to make intelligent hiring decisions. Sometimes you come across a brilliant candidate, one who is more [...]
How CEOs Can Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are two words that almost all CEOs will be hearing a lot about this year and for many years to come. Whether [...]
Leadership Voices – Why they Are Important
On any given day, most C-level executives are faced with various issues and problems. The way in which they are handled, through a leader’s speech and [...]
Projects in Peril – Know the Warning Signs
A major project is launched, team members are enthusiastic, and stakeholders are supportive. However, when the real work gets underway, the project loses its momentum and [...]
An Innovative Approach to Thought Leadership
Every C-suite member aspires to be a respected thought leader in their industry, but most are not acting as the driving force behind the thoughts and [...]
Turn Your Smartphone into a Productivity Tool
Turn Your Smartphone into a Productivity Tool The smartphone – it is the ultimate communication tool. With one swipe or tap it can provide a plethora of [...]
The 3Cs of the New Workplace
The 3C’s of the New Workplace and the Principles that Drive the Future One can hardly open a business journal or industry magazine without seeing an [...]
How to Manage Time More Effectively: A Few Helpful Tips for Executives
Project deadlines, meeting, emails – a few of the many forces that make it difficult to stay organized and on schedule. These forces are unpredictable and typically [...]
Tips to Kick-Off a Successful 2018
2018 is quickly approaching and many of us go into a state of reflection. Looking back on what has transpired and excited about the possibilities of [...]
IT Predictions for 2018 and Beyond
In 2017, we have seen Apple release a phone that unlocks with a mere scan of a user’s face. Robots are gaining international acclaim and continue [...]
Great Leaders for Great Organizations
When there's an emergency, people naturally look to a leader for instructions. Because of that, it's so important for a leader to remain calm and know what [...]
Why Coaching is Essential for Growth
According to a recent article in Entrepreneur magazine, many business leaders are opting to work with a business coach. In fact, 40 percent of all Fortune 500 [...]
Tips to Overcoming Procrastination
I often hear clients mention that the timing is not right for a move or big decision. Though at times this is accurate, often it is [...]
How to Make an Impact in Your Community
Marian Wright Edelman once stated that, “service is the rent we pay for living.” It’s an honor to be able to serve others and should never be [...]
Emotional Intelligence vs. Cognitive Ability in the Business World
In a recent article, Wharton professor Adam Grant states that cognitive ability (not emotional intelligence) leads to great business leaders. According to various studies, results show that [...]