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Financial tips for the holiday season
The holidays are quickly approaching, and so are all the fun things that come along with them! Baking cookies, building gingerbread house, observing Christmas lights, hosting parties, ice skating, and watching cheesy Hallmark movies are some that I look forward to every year. Of course, you can’t forget about the shopping and gift-giving! It’s a […]
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There may not be an I in team, but there is an I in disengaged. What does this have to do with leadership? Well, regardless of what, why, and where you lead, you—as the leader—are directly responsible for the engagement of those who follow you. Whether you’re leading a family, a class, or a corporation, leadership means inspiring others […]
| READ MORE: Setting short-term and long-term leadership goalsEthics and values in leadership
Ethics and values should be visible in every aspect of a leader’s life. Influential leaders recognize how important values and ethics are. They behave in ways that inspire others. Values Values are often defined as a person’s significant beliefs. Everyone has a collection of core values. Values and ethics do not exist separately from each […]
| READ MORE: Ethics and values in leadershipWhat kind of leader are you?
Everyone has to lead at some point in their life. The experience may come to you at home, through a volunteer opportunity, or in a neighborhood group. Ideally, you will know how to be an effective leader in each event. Understanding the various leadership styles will be an important step to know which style to […]
| READ MORE: What kind of leader are you?How to ask for help as a leader
Do you want to be a better leader? Do you question whether you should ask others for help? If the answer is yes, look no further than the following three steps. 1. Acknowledge Your Weaknesses You are human. It’s (almost) impossible to be an expert in all areas. By acknowledging your weaknesses, you are being vulnerable. […]
| READ MORE: How to ask for help as a leaderHow can I get my team to be more engaged?
How many team members do you think are engaged at work? How many are going through the motions? How many are disengaged? These are the hard questions facing leaders across the United States. This is because employees make crucial daily decisions that can affect their organization. That is why it isn’t very comforting to imagine […]
| READ MORE: How can I get my team to be more engaged?The leader and perception
Perception Perception is how sensory data is arranged, analyzed, and consciously experienced. Both bottom-up and top-down processes are involved in perception. The term bottom-up processing describes how perceptions are created from sensory information. The information we have, the experiences we’ve had, and the ideas we’ve had affect how we interpret those feelings. We refer to […]
| READ MORE: The leader and perceptionEmployers are looking for employees with strong soft skills
There is a current rise in demand for employees who possess skills focused on building up a work environment, even more so than the physical experience and knowledge one may have. This is because technical expertise does not make up for a lack of social etiquette in the workplace. There are underlying expectations for employees […]
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When a leader is not confident, it can cause organizational problems. This might take the form of postponed due dates for important projects, withholding critical information, or losing the trust of employees. Being a confident leader looks different to different people. When working to become a confident leader, you can do a few things, such […]
| READ MORE: Five steps to be a more confident leaderHow to budget for your first apartment
Freeeeeedom! That’s probably the thought echoing in your head if you’re about to move into your first apartment. Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ place, leaving campus housing, or simply going out on your own for the first time, signing the lease on your first place is an exciting milestone. But all that excitement […]
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