Leadership
How To Support Employee Wellness This Holiday Season
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. The holiday season is often considered one of the happiest times of the year.…
Read More3 Common Mistakes New Managers Make
The transition into a managerial role is difficult because it typically requires people to exercise a set of skills that are quite different from the ones that supported their promotion into the position. So many managers start out as excellent individual contributors, and now they have to motivate a team of people, communicate with them effectively, and…
Read More5 Steps To Increase Your Confidence
Confidence, or the lack thereof, naturally fluctuates for any human. Whether you feel down when receiving negative news or after a huge deal falls through, your business will inevitably throw you curveballs that may leave you shaken up. It’s pivotal as individuals that we learn to build up our confidence and self-worth so that when…
Read More6 Hacks To Look And Feel More Confident At Work
Most high-performers share one thing in common: they all suffer, or have suffered at some point in the past, with impostor syndrome. If you have ever felt that you were incapable or inadequate to perform your role, or undeserving of receiving recognition and praise at work even though you know you earned it, or ever…
Read MoreWhat Separates Successful People From Everyone Else Boils Down to 1 Gritty Word
Imagine you’re steering your ship through a wild, stormy sea. The waves rear up like angry giants, crashing against your vessel. It feels like the world is throwing its worst at you, daring you to turn back. But you stand firm at the helm, eyes fixed on the distant horizon. Sorry to sound so dramatic; that’s…
Read MoreIf you really want to become an engaging speaker, say goodbye to these 8 habits
Not everyone’s voice carries the same weight or magnetism. You might look back on your past presentations and speeches, and wonder why you couldn’t get your audience as invested as you’d like them to be. Or perhaps, you’re struggling to identify if your speaking style is engaging or just plain boring. How do you know…
Read MoreLeveraging Visual Tools for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Safety
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a…
Read MoreNeal Asbury Elected Chairman of the Board International Housewares Association
ROSEMONT, ILL. (Sept. 14, 2023)—William C. McHenry, president and CEO of Widgeteer, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. His three-year term begins Oct. 1, 2023 and ends Sept. 30, 2026. Also elected were new board officers: ➢ Chairman…
Read MoreNavigating Burnout: A Strategic Approach for Finance Professionals
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. A career in finance can be demanding. And that can easily become overwhelming, ultimately…
Read MoreWant to flex your EI? Adopt these habits.
-from Parade 12 Common Habits of People With High Emotional Intelligence, According to Psychologists You can’t go far without hearing something about artificial intelligence these days—whether it’s “the robots are coming for our jobs” or tips on how to use it to better your career. Basic intelligence, often measured in IQ test scores, is something…
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