Deciding to go back to school for your master’s in business administration (MBA) isn’t always a clear choice. While adding to your resume can increase job opportunities and open up doors that might otherwise be closed, a lot can depend on your personal circumstances, what programs are near you and the skills you use in your daily tasks. If you’d …
Why Optometry, PA, and Pharmacy are Top 100 Jobs, and What to Expect in the Years to Come.
By Julie A. Schornack, OD, Med, president of Marshall B. Ketchum University If you are a leader with a strong sense of compassion and a desire to have an impact on the world around you, then you have likely considered a career in health care. The health care professions are full of leaders—those who thrive under pressure and possess …
The Power of Purpose in the War for Talent
It’s not very often that you can point to a single document released on a specific date as the moment when the rules of business were rewritten. But that’s exactly what happened on August 19, 2019. That’s the date the Business Roundtable (BRT) released its “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” which was signed by 181 American chief executives …
A Leader’s Guide to the Three C’s of Revenue
Companies need revenue, and the more the better—just like the inflow of water into the main pipe in a building. Revenue is generated by selling your company’s products and services. This revenue generation is influenced by investing in three Cs (representing the control of the lever and attached block that allows water to flow into the main pipe): All addressable …
Mindset Training: What it is and What You can do to Improve Yours.
If you’ve been here previously, you’ve noticed that I create a lot of content about how to develop a leader’s mindset. I’ve discussed it in plenty of articles and videos, including How to Develop a Growth Mindset and How to Lead: Using Your Mindset to Become a Better Leader. Why have I spent so much time blogging about mindset? Well, …
Emotional Intelligence as a Leader: What You Need to Know
Are you a leader or a manager who is interested in learning a little bit more about emotional intelligence? If so, you’ve come to the right place. After all, studies show that people with high emotional intelligence have better careers and are admired more by their co-workers. Check out the video below for a quick, 2-minute understanding of emotional intelligence. …
Soft Skills for Leaders: What They Are and Why They’re Important.
If you’ve been in business for long, you’ve heard about soft skills and how they can be used to help you in your role as a leader or a manager. Soft skills are a set of personal attributes, traits, and social abilities that enable people to interact with others in the workplace. Unlike hard skills, which refer to technical abilities …
What is Emotional Intelligence? And How can it Help You as a Manager or a Leader?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all together? They have great relationships, successful careers, and an overall sense of happiness and fulfillment. What sets these individuals apart from the rest of us? It turns out, they have developed high levels of emotional intelligence. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), …
11 Top Management and Leadership Trends You Should Know About in 2023
If you’re an executive who works at any corporation worth its salt, then you know how important it is to keep track of the latest trends regarding leadership. If you don’t stay up-to-date on leadership and management trends, then you’re at risk of becoming a dinosaur. Here are eleven important trends worth keeping an eye on in 2023 and beyond. …
12 Productivity and Conflict Resolution Tips Leaders Use to Take Their Teams to the Next Level
By Andréa Albright Once an individual has become an authority, their influence is so powerful that they begin to need the help of a team. Building this team and learning to communicate with your team is the most essential part of growth for a business or entrepreneur. It is so important that leaders must recognize the weight which it holds, …