What Success Really Feels Like
Think of a successful business leader that you admire. He or she probably makes it look effortless, even flawless. Success looks so easy from the outside. But, let’s talk about
Author: Christine Waugh
The High Cost of Blame
I learned the high cost of blame when I was a lending officer and needed approval for a large loan. The loan committee turned it down, so I had to
Choose the Best Applicants with These Tricks
When you interview job applicants, they always try to make themselves look perfect for the job, similar to the way a first date tries to impress you. But it’s best
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The True Cost to Replace an Employee
As a leader, you face business expenses that can blindside you. The cost of replacing an employee is higher than you think! Assume you hired a poor choice ninety days
How to Squeeze in Professional Development
Most leaders know that by lifting their people up, their business will soar. That’s the best way to grow your business. Leadership training is important, but the question is how
Prepare for Questions Applicants Will Ask
As a leader, if you’re hiring you need to attract applicants to your business. You probably already have your candidate interview questions in mind. Remember, you’re being interviewed too. Prepare
Here’s THE Most Important Leadership Skill
If you had to pick one, what is the most important leadership skill in your business? What would it be? Communication? Organization? Delegation? Motivation? Flexibility? Creativity? Feedback? Of course, you
Four Ways to Inspire Employees
As a leader, you can increase business performance if you figure out how to inspire employees. The most important way is to model your company’s mission – show your people
The #1 Thing that will Grow Your Business
Traditional advice for leaders to grow their business is plentiful. It’s all over the web and fills the pages of business success books. It tells you things like: Have a