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Become a Networking Guru

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like-minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another. Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and seeing how your...

The Leader as Coach

Vision alone is not enough. Much like a football team that is competing against another, having a game plan and the desire to win is important. However, winning depends on execution. One of your primary roles as a leader is that of a coach. Coaches reinforce the...

Vision and Principles Statements

The foundation of any successful planning process is the vision of the future and the ultimate purpose of the plan. The function of a leader in today’s rapidly changing world is to create and communicate to each person with their organization a vision which...

Talent Management Trends 2016

2015 proved to be a year of change in the talent management industry. Between the rise of assessment use to an increased focus on stress management and employee engagement, HR executives have become more of a critical piece to a growing company than ever before. This...

Overcoming Sales Fears

When you are in the business of sales, it’s natural to have fears, but it’s important to overcome those fears in order to be successful. Below are several common fears and ideas on overcoming them. Undoubtedly, the biggest fear most people have in business...

If Only I Could Decide!

Making decisions is an incredibly important aspect of effective leadership…and part of what defines your success as a leader is the ability to make sound and timely decisions.  Remember, even when you don’t make a decision, you’re still making...