How to Be a People-Centric Leader
Leadership is a critical element of success in any organization or business. While some view leadership as exercising power and authority, authentic leadership empowers and uplifts others to achieve a common goal. People-centric leadership is an approach that...
How to Take Effective Notes
In order to retain more information when studying, it is important to take effective notes. Good note-taking can make a difference when trying to recall a class lecture or meeting later in life. Taking helpful notes allows you to be prepared for an exam and can cement...
Communicating Effectively in the Workplace
In today's world, we're constantly in touch with our coworkers. Even though you're communicating, there are still differences between what's said and done in the workplace. The concept of communication refers to how you talk to one another at work. Communicating...
How to Provide the Best Customer Service
You will lose customers if you have a good product but a poor customer service experience. One of the most critical factors that businesses consider when it comes to long-term success is having a great customer service experience. What Makes Good Customer Service?...
Committing to Professional Development
Everyone goes through a process of becoming an expert or a leader in their field. Unfortunately, no one is born with the right skills to become a successful leader or expert. Instead, everyone follows their own path. As an expert, you are committed to being a lifelong...
Networking in the Virtual World
One of the most effective ways to improve your practice is by networking with other advisors. It's very common for people to learn how other professionals manage their businesses. However, in today's social environment, it's very unlikely that you'll be able to...
Team Building Activities for Professional Teams
Working together as a team is known to be more productive and effective than individually. A good team can also be a lot of fun to work with, but team building can be hard at times. For instance, eye rolls can occur more frequently during team-building activities than...
Becoming a More Innovative Leader
As you consider your next step in becoming a leader, it's important that you identify the style of leadership that you can work with, one that works with your overall goals. One of the most common leadership styles that people can consider is innovative leadership....
How to Improve Your Leadership Skills
If you're in a leadership position, you constantly search for ways to improve yourself and your leadership skills. The best leaders look in on themselves and their abilities, recognizing their shortcomings. Being self-accountable and always looking to improve yourself...
How to Be an Effective Mentor
Mentoring is a two-way street. It's not just about the mentor giving advice but also about the mentee receiving and accepting it. Being an effective mentor means having a deep understanding of one's mentee and what they need to succeed in their career. For anyone...