The art of followership is as just as relevant as the art of leadership. The typical follower dutifully accomplishes predetermined tasks by the leader without complaint or thought. However, followers
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10 Signs of A Toxic Work Environment10 Signs of A Toxic Work Environment
Unfortunately, toxic work environments are commonplace in today’s world. It’s equally challenging to confront these workplace hazards as well. And, sometimes, we don’t even know when we’re in such a
“Brief” Make A Bigger Impact By Saying Less“Brief” Make A Bigger Impact By Saying Less
How do you know if you’re a good communicator? Joe McCormack’s book “Brief” Make A Bigger Impact By Saying Less argues that we’re not as good at communicating as we think.
How To Work With PeersHow To Work With Peers
It may be challenging to work with peers. Competition can be fierce. Additionally, you compete for promotions, job titles, salaries, and a plethora of other things. However, the question still
How to Work With The BossHow to Work With The Boss
We all have a boss somewhere, even if it is yourself. I have been a boss and subordinate for most of my military career and have learned to understand what
Leadership Skills: How to Communicate at WorkLeadership Skills: How to Communicate at Work
Communication is a life-long struggle in all areas of our lives. Most noticeably, our workplaces seem to lack clear correspondence that leads to desired results. Here’s the question: does anyone
Book Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm GladwellBook Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
How good are you at talking with strangers? Malcolm Gladwell’s newest book Talking to Strangers: What we Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, suggests that we’re terrible at it.
How to be Respectful: Leaders and Interpersonal InteractionsHow to be Respectful: Leaders and Interpersonal Interactions
What roles do leaders play regarding respect in the workplace? Leaders have an essential responsibility to uphold a standard of respect at work. Moreover, anyone in a leadership position should
How to Communicate With Your BossHow to Communicate With Your Boss
Have you had a brief go horribly wrong? Disasters like this happen to most professionals in the workplace. I once had a brief go so poorly that my Army boss
Book Review: Ask MoreBook Review: Ask More
Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change by Frank Sesno (forwarded by Wolf Blitzer) describe the power behind good questions. As a journalist,