Before we go further. Number one rule I use with my leaders when it comes to humor. If you have to ask if it is appropriate, you have your answer. OK, now that we have that established, we can continue.

What qualities do you look for in a leader? You’d probably expect them to be powerful, charismatic, and decisive. However, you might overlook the value of being funny.

Research shows that humor has many benefits in the workplace, including drawing team members closer together, reducing stress, and increasing productivity.

The truth is most employees need a little cheering up. While the average four-year-old laughs about 300 times a day, they're down to three chuckles by the time they turn 40.

On the other hand, there are limits. You know you’ve gone too far if you make someone cry or you choose Michael Scott for your role model.

Effective leaders know how to use humor to their advantage. Join their ranks by studying these tips for remaining professional while you tap into...

 These days, you may encounter many rejections during your job search. Regardless of the number of openings being promoted and in the media it takes time to find the next role. Every opportunity you have gotten in the past was through a path of many "Nos"...many rejections. The key is to take each rejection and put it back into your process of moving forward.

Thought it was a good time to share some insights we have on rejection in the job search process.

First...Take care of your personal wellbeing and keep your hunt on track by following these tips.

Steps to Take for Your Personal Wellbeing

1. Face your feelings. Getting turned down may trigger difficult emotions such as anger or anxiety. Figure out what troubles you most. It might be mainly economic pressures or doubts about your abilities. This will guide you to the individual solutions you need.
2. Seek support. Talk to other jobseekers. You may wind up exchanging valuable leads while you help each other feel better. Let family...

In my 26 years of experience, I have had leaders that inspired and others that simply direct (boss). There’s a big difference between being a boss and being a leader. Anyone can be a boss, responsible for guiding their team and assigning tasks to different members of staff. But it takes something special to be a true leader.

A genuine leader inspires their team and motivates them to accomplish amazing things.

Effective leaders get to know their employees, so they can understand their strengths and weaknesses. This allows for effective delegation and increases the chances of each employee achieving personal and professional goals with the assistance of that leader.

If you’re working to become a more effective leader for your team, the key to success begins with inspiration. Here are some ways that you can motivate and inspire your people.

1. Set Clear Targets

Employees need to know what they’re working towards to ensure that they’re on the right path. As...

Leadership begins in the mirror as the saying goes. In all our training and coaching of leaders, we start with self awareness and reflection work. 

As a leader, it is important to have a strong self-image. You need to know who you are and what you stand for and be authentic in your interactions with others. It is also essential to have a good work ethic and be relentless in pursuing goals. These are just some things that will help you cultivate a better self-image as a leader.

Here are some of the ways you can cultivate a better self-image as a leader:

1. Understand your brand and what makes you unique. When you understand your brand as a leader, it helps you create a strong and unique identity.

Here are some of the reasons understanding your brand as a leader is important: It helps you to be authentic in everything you do.

When you know who you are and what you stand for, it’s easier to be real in your dealings with people. It allows you to develop a steadfast work...

No matter if you are in a leader position of individual contributor, you will and have dealt with self sabotage;. From my experience working with top executives. middle management, new leaders, and teams individuals for years, sabotage has to do with a general fear of failing. It may sound counter, but we self sabotage because we are afraid of failing. Yes we set ourselves up for failure even though that is not the outcome we want. Why? Because we would rather be our own demise. Be in control of our failure. 

Self-sabotaging beliefs are insidious thoughts that tell you that you’re not good enough, can’t do it, or are not worthy of success. They can manifest themselves in various ways, such as procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism.

In this article, we’ll explore what self-sabotaging beliefs are, how to identify them in yourself, and how to deal with them when they pop up. We’ll also look at some prevention techniques so that these beliefs...

A Manager’s Guide to Preventing Your Team from Burning Out

If you know you know. That feeling of consistent dread and lack of interest in your work. As a person we hate that feeling, so why as managers do we fail to be alert to our team's level of burnout?

More than half of employees in the United States say they’re burned out, and two-thirds say the pandemic is making their symptoms worse. That’s according to a recent survey by the job search site Indeed.

Burnout is a big concern for any manager. It lowers performance and morale and interferes with job satisfaction. The World Health Organization has deemed it an occupational hazard, and many experts believe it costs the economy as much as $190 billion a year.

How can you keep your team energized and engaged? Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of burnout in yourself and in the employees you manage.

Preventing Burnout on Your Team

You've probably read headlines about the Great Resignation, as millions of...

How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress

Unless you have been on many many interviews, they can be stressful. I love going on interviews. I find it fascinating how managers select talent and what they find important to ask. 

Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace.

Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An alarming 14% say it’s gotten so bad they want to hit their coworkers.

Naturally, employers are concerned about this situation. Hiring managers may ask you about how you juggle demanding workloads and unhappy customers. They may even try to find out what’s going on in your personal life and how that could affect your behavior.

You’ll probably make a more favorable impression if you...

Recently been speaking with a few start up founders in my course of coaching executives and Founders. I love being around Founders because the are usually very clear about what they are tackling in the world. 

My go to question when meeting Founders, "How many Start Ups have you lead before?". For almost all, the response is "My first". The conversation usually starts off with all the positive aspects of being a Founder. The go after your dreams mentality, the change the world mantras, and how their team is the best and will outwork everyone. 

I then turn the conversation and ask, "What is not working?" The pause follows the question. The response tends to be...Well, the product is not working just like we thought, it is taking way longer than we modeled, customers are not responding the way we planned, money is going fast, hard to find the right team, and feeling burned at both ends. All wrapped in the feeling of Doubt. These are the things we should expect when you...

The pandemic that has engulfed the globe is unprecedented. It has taken the lives of thousands of people and severely affected many more. There is also a heavy burden on the global economy.

The current issues bring to light the importance of great leaders. However, instead of panicking, it’s important for leaders to think and consider the long-term. They can take advantage of this moment to rally together.

How can you lead with impact at this critical time? Consider these tips:

1. Lead by your example. It's essential to be a good listener and role model because your employees want to follow your actions. Your rank-and-file employees watch what you do, how you act, and how you react. If you lead with conviction, they are more likely to follow you.

Remember that good leaders model good behavior. You set a strong example for your fellow employees by leading with conviction.

You may not know how powerful your example is to those under your leadership during difficult times. But...

Worrying about the future is unavoidable. Sometimes, worrying can help us prepare for what may come.

However, when worry becomes a persistent issue or an uncontrollable habit, it can impair our ability to function as we usually would and make us less happy overall. It also hurts our chances of success, because it prevents us from living in the present moment and focusing on remaining fully present.

On the other hand, living in the moment involves remaining fully aware and focused on what is happening around us at any given time. It also includes feeling mentally strong enough to drive the present moment.

Living in the moment means we have little to no concern about the future, nor do we worry about the past. We just stay highly concentrated on the present.

That is a great art and challenging practice, but it results in a happier, more rewarding, and fulfilling life.

Many people know how important it is to live in the moment. They may even talk about how to do so.

How can you stop...