This week, I thought I’d share a handful of my favorite podcasts. When you’re working to build a strong team, knowledge is everything. Podcasts are an easy and convenient way to stay informed and inspired. From learning what attracts top talent to strengthening your skills as a leader, podcasts can offer a wealth of tips, […]
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Beat Procrastination, Once and For All
You’ve probably heard the proverb, ‘‘tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”. And if you’re a busy professional, perhaps it rings true. It’s not typically due to a lack of motivation or drive. Instead, it’s because our lives are demanding, and there are only so many hours in the day. Without strong time-management […]
Often-Overlooked Qualities Worth Considering in Your New Hires
Especially when you’re interviewing a number of candidates, it’s easy to focus in on experience and achievements. As a manager, you want someone who has something to offer your team and who’s going to contribute to its success. While those specific qualifications are important, there are several qualities that are often undervalued when it comes […]
Creating a To-Do List that Actually Works
I want my to-do list to feel like a useful tool, not a stressful weight. I’m sure most busy professionals can relate — sometimes my to-do list feels out of control. Sitting down to look at a disorganized, poorly-planned to-do list is probably one of the least-inspiring ways to start your day. When I’m not […]
Hiring? How to Find the Right Fit
If you’re committed to building a strong team, you probably already know that qualifications and experience, while important, aren’t everything. I think of them as a foundation, sometimes even an adaptable one. If qualifications and experience are the foundation, what makes up the building? I like to think of it as synergy. If my goal […]
Keeping the Balance
The work-life balance, that is. I know the phrase gets a lot of buzz, but as a busy professional (and a busy human), I think it deserves attention. I think this idea resonates with so many of us because we know what a delicate and sometimes difficult balance it can be to maintain. We want […]
Why Building a Strong Brand Can Help You Build a Strong Team
You want top candidates knocking at your door, acing the interview process, and sticking around as high-performing employees. So, what does your brand have to do with this? A lot. At its foundation, your brand is the perception that you create for your company. When it comes to attracting and appealing to top talent, that […]
Multitasking: Time-Management Friend or Enemy?
If you’re reading this, perhaps you’re looking for ways to become more efficient, to work smarter, and to better manage your time. If any of these goals apply to you, improving your time-management skills is possible if you get intentional with how you utilize your time. Consider some of the busiest people you know — […]
Building Your Team: 6 Tips to Strengthen Office Culture
When candidates are considering your company, it’s not just titles and numbers they’re interested in. Top candidates may receive multiple job offers and have several options to choose from. For many candidates, they’re looking to the culture within the office to determine if they’d be happy there day to day and to see if they’d […]
5 Tips for Time-Management Success
With only so many hours in a day, it’s no surprise that busy professionals are often on the lookout for better ways to manage their time. With the typical 40+-hour workweek being challenged by ideas of working smarter, not harder (or longer), time-management skills are taking the forefront. When you know how to manage your […]