CEO Advisory

Studies have shown that employees experience more depression and fatigue when working in a toxic environment, i.e., breeds unrest, competition, low morale, constant stressors, negativity, sickness, and incessant nagging from the higher-ups. In light of this information, managers are tasked with actively planning and executing activities that promote bonding within...

Sure — large companies might have countless employees, mountains of cash, and seemingly endless resources at their disposal. However, that doesn’t mean they should look past small businesses as a source of inspiration. This holiday season, legacy organizations that take a page from smaller businesses could truly set themselves up for...

Some people enter a negotiation with the goal of finding common ground, allowing both parties to walk away with something that benefits them. Others enter negotiation with the sole purpose of winning and seeing the other party lose. This second type of negotiator is an egomaniac, and they are extremely...

Conflict in business life is as inevitable as it is within families – it’s baked into our human DNA. So, it’s important that you know how to cope with it when it inevitably rears its ugly head. Handling conflict well not only diffuses the immediate tension but can also lead...

Imagine this. You are a leader with the best intentions of creating a diverse workplace where people of all ethnicities, beliefs and genders feel included and able to perform at their best. Then, you find out the initiatives that you have implemented to create an inclusive workplace are actually producing...

Being qualified for a job is essential but doesn't guarantee you the position due to numerous individuals competing for the role. The best way to stand out in this sea of professionals is to present a resumé that articulately presents your qualifications and impress the recruiters. However, the process of...

It’s surprising that many workplaces do not encourage the sharing of challenges or failures and even sometimes the sharing of successes. Therefore, if the culture you work within doesn't have a focus on sharing lessons, it may be something that never enters your mind or your team, especially if that...

What percentage of projects in your workplace miss the deadline or go over budget? How often do you see are hiring decisions and employee performance and promotion assessments influenced by factors not relevant to job competency? How frequently are your team’s members overconfident about their decisions? If you didn’t answer...

Too many companies seated their first qualified woman only recently, and as far as some are concerned, it is “one and done.” These companies believe that with the presence of a lone woman on a board of directors, they can put a checkmark next to the diversity box. What they...

The key to transformational leadership is based upon satisfying basic needs and meeting higher desires though inspiring followers to provide newer solutions and create a better workplace. Transformational leaders actually employ charismatic behaviors and motivate subordinates to provide better outcomes, more profitability, and satisfying careers. These leaders focus on the...