A group of archaeologists digging through ancient corporate archives recently uncovered two mysterious tablets (aka “wall plaques”) engraved with the following laws: I. Thou shalt remain optimistic. Since thy employees look to thee for leadership, thou must not let thy worries and concerns cast a black cloud over everyone else, for that way lies certain […]
An employee’s most important job is to bring value to an organization–when that value isn’t there anymore, it’s in the organization’s best interest to rid itself of the wasted seat and salary. Great employees are enthusiastic about their jobs, go the extra mile, and are team players. They bring value to their employers, their co-workers, […]
What does it take to truly be a good boss? Thanks to research, we are beginning to understand the factors that lead to workplace cooperation. A 2007 study by Florida University indicated that 40 percent of participants believed they worked for “bad bosses.” Among the most common complaints were broken promises, not giving credit, and […]
Gail Kelly is a South African-born Australian businesswomen and CEO of Westpac Australia, until she announced her retirement on November 13, 2014. As of 2014, she is listed as the 56th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes. Last August, Kelly spoke at the St George Bank Foundation launch about the seven lessons she’s […]
Whether you’re a startup or Fortune 500 executive, you can’t be an effective leader if people are hesitant to approach you. Sure, a stoic hard-ass personality exudes authority, but this shield will only push people away – which isn’t leading at all. Here are five simple steps that can make you a more approachable leader. […]
