Top executives like to take credit when things go well. But do they blame themselves enough when things go wrong? A key part of leadership involves realizing your own mistakes and taking the steps necessary to become a better manager. According to one estimate, bad management costs U.S. corporations $360 billion a year. That’s right,… Read more »
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5 Signs Your Workplace is Actually Toxic…
Do you work in a toxic environment? No, we aren’t talking about the presence of radiation or chemicals. We mean emotionally toxic. These stressful workplaces make it difficult to excel and can even lead to physical and mental health problems. Of course ,there’s the old “is it you or is it me?” debate at play… Read more »
5 Tips to Successfully Manage Your Remote Team
The coronavirus outbreak has many managers looking for ways to upgrade their ability to successfully manage their remote teams. What had been a finely tuned machine in the office has, in the wake of COVID-19, become a frustrating mess. Workers struggle to adjust to their new at-home routines, and supervisors scramble to create productive procedures… Read more »
7 Habits of Highly Successful Sales Managers
Every sales manager has one goal: getting the most out of their team. You can’t achieve that objective with the occasional large gesture. You have to develop a successful culture that operates on a day-to-day basis. This happens by developing strong habits and winning routines. After all, a manager fills a lot of roles. You’re… Read more »
Are You Managing Overtime Effectively?
Effectively managing overtime can represent the difference between accelerated expansion and stagnation. To grow, your business needs flexibility and the ability to absorb a sudden influx of orders. However, the tasks of coordinating and efficiently overseeing overtime can create challenges. After all, customers don’t follow prearranged production schedules. When they need something, they want it… Read more »
Ready To Focus On Employee Retention? Here are 3 Ways Without Spending A Dime
A riddle: what’s the one thing you can lose in business that’s worse than losing money? Answer: good employees. First, you’ve lost a trusted and reliable employee. Second, you’ve lost all the effort that went into that employee – the training and mentorship – which is now going to help some other business grow. Finally,… Read more »