Leadership

Exponential Organizations, published in 2014, introduced the term Massive Transformative Purpose (MTP) to the business world. Authors Salim Ismail, Michael Malone, and Yuri van Geest demonstrate throughout their book that all companies, large and small, can leverage new technologies to have an impact up to ten times larger than traditional organizations.   Sounds a little far-fetched,…

Onboarding is often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of traditional Employee Training. Properly training your new staff during the onboarding process is crucial to the success of your business and staff performance; however, investing in continuous staff training is a vital component of fostering a successful and thriving workplace.  …

Spring provides a great opportunity to analyze and reassess all aspects of your business to ensure better outcomes for the remainder of the fiscal year. Consider which areas need to be reined in. Not only is this a time for a hard look at your financials and internal structures, but it’s also a great time…

The health and future of all business relies on productivity. Without it, you can’t reach optimal performance to remain competitive in your industry. The classic understanding of productivity in business is that each individual works hard to complete their duties—staying busy. While this isn’t wrong, productivity goes beyond hard work. It’s more about how you…

One of my favorite quotes is that an idiot with a plan will always beat a genius with no plan. I love to make bold moves and try new things—but I always want to have a plan, even when I know that the plan has to be flexible and adapt to all the changes that…

Do you appreciate it when someone disagrees with you? It might be uncomfortable, but as Fran Tarkenton shares in this video, a constant stream of conversation reassures team members that their leaders are accessible and that their ideas matter. So keep your mind open to disagreement, and be willing to talk it out. You might…