Anyone can be a manager, but not everyone can be a leader. Today we take a look at the 11 habits of highly successful leaders, the things that great leaders do every day, which set them apart and contribute to their ongoing success. They Eat the Frog – Successful leaders eat the frog at the start…
What do you do when an employee comes to you with a valid criticism – but you can’t do anything about it? We put this difficult question, and others, to Quantum Workplace president and CEO Greg Harris, who shared his insights. Disengaged employees are the bane of every workplace, posing particular challenges to managers and executives. The good…
You’re about to embark on a new project and are responsible for putting a plan in place, but it can be tough to know where to start. Whether it’s your first time tackling a big project, or you’re looking to refine your planning process, this article will provide you with useful tips on how to…
As a CEO you possess great power – and we all know what comes along with great power. The downfall of a CEO can mean the demise of an entire organisation. Even if the company manages to survive the scandal, when a CEO stumbles, they bring the company down with them and its reputation continues…
Getting honest feedback from employees is a precarious balancing act. In one ear you have the staff member who always finds something to complain about, regardless of how trivial it may be. On the other side you have the team member who is polite to the point of paralysis. Here it takes a great deal of prodding to get below…
In 2008, the Democratic favorite in the US presidential race, Hillary Clinton, succumbed to a surprise defeat at the hands of an almost unknown senator by the name of Barack Obama in the presidential primaries. Eight years on, a more experienced Hillary is bracing herself for a final showdown against Donald Trump. Say what you will about her emailing habits,…
An impressive CV, excellent references and a convincing presence are no longer enough to secure a coveted position in the boardroom. Competition in the business world is cut throat. A good personal branding strategy has a strong influence on whether you succeed or fail in your aspirations for career advancement. Positioning yourself as a brand Personal branding…
At the beginning of the presidential pre-selection battle, Donald Trump elicited at most a mocking or pitying smile from discerning observers. This initial amusement has given way to shock, disbelief, and in some cases horror. Seemingly unstoppable, Trump strode through the preliminary selections, going from strength to strength and seizing the Republican nomination despite having very little political experience….
There is much that can be learned as a senior manager or executive from the success of famous CEOs around the world. The accomplishments of modern executives in the IT industry in Silicon Valley can also serve as a motivating force for senior managers in traditional companies. Read on to learn which creative tricks, tips and lessons you…
“Facebook, Twitter? Can’t someone from the marketing team do that?” Those looking to convince senior management of the relevance of their interactions on social media, are usually confronted with a reaction that goes a little something like this: “Social media is for private use only and looks unprofessional!” However, accessibility and interaction on social networks is more important than…
