Most of us wake up every morning thinking about our first cup of coffee. For CEO and co-founder of Equator Coffees Helen Russell, she thinks about the love and hard work behind each cup every day.
Now, it’s easy to say that nothing scares Kara. But 15 years ago, that wasn’t the case. We (virtually) sat down with the powerhouse behind the largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S.
Imagine yourself adrift on a kiteboard with a deflated sail in the middle of the Caribbean, waiting to be rescued. CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins, definitely can.
Barack Obama has made some of the biggest decisions in our lifetime. Just like him, we’re consistently making tough decisions. Recently, Obama took the time to share how he made decisions during his presidency.
Is it really the end of the year if you don’t share your Spotify Wrapped? With the bursts of Instagram stories and tweets from Spotify users, many don’t know the idea of an interactive Spotify Wrapped Story was conceived by an intern: Jewel Ham.
According to Harvard Business Review, the most effective listeners are like trampolines. To be specific, the individuals you can “bounce ideas off of.” Actively listening isn’t merely absorbing ideas. It’s about amplifying their voices, clarifying their thoughts, and seeking ways to support them.
CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield sold Slack to Salesforce for a whopping $27.7 billion. That’s cool, but the events leading up to the acquisition, well, that’s where all the good stuff happened. And why does that matter? Because this is how you learn to be a versatile leader.
Wow, what a month so far. Whether it's you, a coworker, a manager, we're all struggling (but adjusting) in our unique ways. So, let's start making empathy central to our conversations at work.
To create those strong connections with your team, ensure there is a balance between professional and personal development during your one-on-one meeting. Remember, to dedicate time to your peers and be present during those one-on-one conversations.
Everyone needs improvement. Whether you’re part of a team or leadership, no one’s perfect. Our weaknesses and strengths vary from person to person. However, we identified eight common areas of improvement when developing your professional skills.
As humans, it’s natural that we grow and evolve. We’re hardly ever static. Everything in our path is subject to change...even work. When conquering the workday, adaptability is one of those skills that help you take on challenges head-on and grow professionally as you flourish in your career.
Team goals are the objectives or milestones that help an organization achieve its long-term vision. The main difference between a team and individual goals is how they’re achieved.
At the core of it, employee engagement is what keeps an organization alive. When you take time to invest in the people that make up your team, you’ll see an increase in productivity, engagement, and company culture.
Leadership coaching is a powerful team management training tool to help organization leaders at all levels leverage the leadership skills within themselves.
Managers shape the culture of their teams and workplaces in countless ways. And according to the Wall Street Journal, a manager has five basic tasks when it comes to leading a team.
Appreciativee listening can be described as thoroughly enjoying what is being said by the speaker. Now, how does that differ from other types of listening and just listening in general?
