Developing Servant Leaders: Is it Even Possible?
The concept of a servant leader may seem like an oxymoron. How can one be both a leader and a servant to the same people? It’s actually quite possible—even advisable!
Tag: leadership
Are Leaders Born or Made?
Effective leadership is essential for any organization, and companies pay top dollar to recruit strong leaders. Many companies also spend a lot of money on leadership training; however, this is somewhat controversial. Many skeptics question whether leadership can actually be taught or whether good leaders are simply born with an innate ability to lead.
Critical Thinking Skills Most Valuable in the ‘Future of Work’
According to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B research, ratings, and reviews company, critical thinking skills, including problem-solving and adaptability, will be most important in the future.
Using Body Language to Improve Your Communication
There’s an old adage that 90 percent of communication is nonverbal. In other words, it’s not always what we say but how we say it, that really conveys a message to the person we’re communicating with. This is as important in the workplace as it is anywhere else. When we communicate with our employees, coworkers, […]
Remote Worker Phone Calls—Non-Verbal Communication Matters
We’ve previously discussed the challenges that exist when trying to communicate face-to-face. Body language can send various nonverbal cues to others, whether we intend them or not. But it’s not just face-to-face communication that can cause unintended messages to be sent. Even when we communicate over the phone, via e-mail or text, there are various […]
5 Real-Life Brands that Embody Servant Leadership
Servant leaders have continued to change their employees’ lives, their industries, and the world for decades. Here are five examples of real-life brands that embody servant leadership.
Taking Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment Is Good for Employer Brand
The spotlight on workplace sexual harassment since fall 2017 has led to high-profile resignations, terminations, and lawsuits. And while the revelations and consequences have prompted ongoing, national conversations about appropriate behavior, only 32% of working Americans said that their employer has taken new steps to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace, according to […]
What It Takes to Become a Best Place to Work
A common misconception is that an organization becomes a Best Place to Work simply because it offers health care and added benefits and has a rec room set up with ping pong or free coffee and snacks for the taking. In fact, being recognized as a Best Place to Work not only takes a lot […]
Who Is Responsible for Company Culture?
Nike has been in the news lately, for issues related to corporate culture—and the news has not been positive. Allegations of rampant sexism suggest a culture in need of repair and a brand that requires damage control.
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Work Passion
I’ve recently started reading Reddit semiregularly, and one of my most-visited subreddits is /r/careerguidance. While the questions submitted range from the very specific (“I’m a history major with two years of work experience at a museum. What other careers might be good for me?”) to the general (“How can I make more money?”), a common […]