There are over 6.7 million job openings in the U.S. - a record high. While software engineering skills are still needed by employers, there is another set of skills in much higher demand.
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According to Forbes, persuasion is a “top leadership and communication skill.” In order to persuade others and encourage real change, you need to learn how to present and explain your ideas in a way that’s easy for your audience to understand and digest.
From Nigeria to Princeton to Wall Street and now startup land, the Lagos native has found that focusing on himself and honing his craft has led to the most successful moments of his life.
Growth mindset is about changing the way you look at the world and the challenges you face daily. Start thinking outside the box — but go farther than that. Start asking questions about the box, why it’s there, its purpose, and your role in relation to the box.
In his book Buy-In, Harvard Business School professor John Kotter explains how “70% of all organizational change efforts” fail due to a lack of buy-in from peers. Getting buy-in isn’t a superficial tactic.
According to Harvard Business Review, audiences have the “innate ability to read body language” to the point where it can lead them to feel that the speaker is inauthentic.
According to Harvard Business Review, in order to have authentic and productive conversations, we must learn to “listen and connect, give and receive support, [and] care for others."
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.
