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In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything. We are constantly bombarded with information and demands on our time, and it can be hard to know where to start. This is especially true for leaders, who have the added responsibility of managing the time of others. As a practicing physician, MBA student, and new …

By Craig Goodliffe, Founder & CEO — Cyberbacker  If you’ve led projects or managed teams in any industry, you’ve seen bad decisions and the resulting conflicts they can bring about in the workplace. In fact, research shows us that the average employee in the US makes 118 mistakes every year.  One study of 2,000 employees reveals that one in five …

Have you ever been in a leadership position where you were struggling to generate ideas with your team? I remember a time when I was a team leader and we were working on a project, but we were struggling to come up with creative ideas to get our project started. We were running out of time and momentum. We had …

Each year, we run an international survey asking experts like you about their leadership development training programs. The 22-question survey will take less than 7 minutes to complete. And, if you include your name and email address, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift card. (Note: We will not share or sell your email address. It …

By Andres Lares, Managing partner at Shapiro Negotiations Institute and co-author of Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions Emotional intelligence (EQ), is the ability to notice, understand and manage our own emotions as well as recognize, interpret, and influence the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence is crucial in building and sustaining relationships and influencing others. You will …

Most employees deal with stress on a daily basis. Some stressful situations push workers to excel, such as trying to meet a deadline or rise above the work they did previously. However, when everyone feels as though they’re walking on eggshells and are worried about their employment, it’s probably an unhealthy environment that needs an overhaul. Because each person handles …

Are leaders born or made? It’s a valid question. After all, some of the greatest leaders seem to have emerged from the womb charismatic, influential and destined for greatness. However, most people must strive to develop leadership skills. Even those who seem powerful from the start must work to grow certain qualities. Thus, it’s entirely possible to learn how to …

If you’re a team leader or manager, you might want to know more about emotional intelligence and how you can use it in the workplace. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage emotions effectively. It is a crucial skill for success in the workplace, as it can help you build better relationships, communicate more effectively, cope with stress, …

Are you looking for a job where you can use your strong leadership skills to manage larger teams and make more money? Are you the kind of person who feels as though they have the leadership skills to reach the top? Or, are you simply someone who is interested in exploring a new career that’s a shift from what you’re …