31 Traits All Great Leaders Share
No matter how much the world changes, there will be timeless truths about the best ways to lead others to success.
Self-made industrialist Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man on the planet in the early 20th century and was a student of what it takes to achieve greatness. In 1908, he met with the journalist Napoleon Hill and decided that Hill would be the vehicle for sharing his strategies with the world.
Myers-Briggs: A Leadership Tool for Women?
Looking to improve leadership and diversity at the same time? Try tapping into personality traits to overcome gender barriers and communication hurdles at work.
Despite the growing trend of more progressive values in the workplace, it’s not uncommon for even the most forward-thinking office to have some unconscious baggage lingering near the water cooler. Most executives will not readily admit it, but communication failures often run rampant.
For all leaders, especially women, it is increasingly important to understand how others perceive one’s behavior.
17 Things Great Leaders Always Tell Their People
Want to be a great leader? Say these phrases to your employees.
Everyone loves hearing that they “hit it out of the park!”
Quick, think of your favorite boss of all time. I’ll give you a moment.
OK, you know who it is, right?
Now think about something that boss told you that stuck in your brain. Maybe it was an encouraging comment, an inspiring story, or a vote of confidence.
Why Are We Only Taking Half of Our Paid Vacation?
Americans are so busy looking over their shoulders at work, they only take half of their paid time off.
We’re so busy looking over our shoulders at work and anxious about our jobs, we only take half of our paid time off.
Employees only use 51% of their eligible paid vacation time and paid time off, according to a recent survey of 2,300 workers who receive paid vacation. The survey was carried out by research firm Harris Interactive for the careers website Glassdoor.