Want to get ahead and be successful in business? You must master these four skills — writing, speaking, selling, and marketing. Many companies are now looking at these four skills and your ability to deliver these skills to be eligible for a promotion and an increase in compensation. A friend…

My last job in the hospitality industry was anything but a great work experience. I was grossly underpaid, did the job of five people, and at the end of the day, that still wasn’t enough to satisfy upper management. As the great Jim Rohn said, you are not a tree…

Make sure the outside is a good reflection of the inside of you — Jim Rohn. If you are a leader in your company or someone who aspires to be a leader, ensure you return to this quote often. I am a big believer in taking care of yourself first…

We all have worked for horrible bosses at one time throughout our careers. Most of us have also been fortunate enough to work for some outstanding leaders as well. The way our brains are wired, we tend to focus on negative experiences much more than positive ones. We tend to…

Conflict is part of life. Our personal and professional lives are filled with conflict that we must learn how to manage. Knowing how to manage conflict successfully can turn conflict into a win-win situation for both parties involved. In this article I will give you some tips and strategies that…

Let’s start with a quote from Richard Branson “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” According to the Harvard Business Review, “Before people decide what they think of your message, they decide what they think…

A lot of people get the definition of leaders and managers confused. Many people think that leader and manager are synonymous with one another and can be used as interchangeable definitions. …

You will not become a good leader until you master the art of great communication. The great poet laureate said “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” The more personal and engaging you make the conversation, the more effective it will be. The…

Leadership-The challenge to be something more than mediocre -Jim Rohn Outstanding leadership isn’t about control and micromanaging. It’s about empowering and inspiring those you lead. Leadership Is 100 Percent About People You must care for people and have a heart for helping people. …