Do you often wonder about people’s true intentions? Have you ever thought, “Why are they acting this way?” It’s often difficult to understand why people do the things they do, but it shouldn’t be when it comes to the people closest to you. Whether it’s a close...
You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Do something you’re passionate about.” Right? It’s a common word of advice, and a good one if you have an existing passion. But if you don’t, then you may often hear, “Find your passion.” And that’s also a helpful tip....
When we step into leadership roles, we gain a lot of responsibilities! But we also get the excitement of gaining new relationships and strengthening current ones. One of the best parts about being a leader is getting to know the people that you lead. The fastest...
When you develop a team that you truly believe in, you see the value in each member. You recognize each person’s strengths, weaknesses, and how those aspects complement the rest of the team. As a leader, you also start to see potential for growth and improvement in...
Competent leaders should be adept at managing team projects. They should know how to motivate people and must be skilled in giving clear instructions. Yet since it is already challenging to oversee a project when the whole team is physically working together, you...
If you are a leader, you better brace yourself for loads of stress and anxiety. All the duties and pressures that come with leadership can be a true test of patience. If you have a short temper or easily annoyed then being the head of a team may not be the best...
One of the greatest philosophers, Aristotle, once said that excellence is a habit. This saying implies that success is the result of all the wise and right things we do each day. It also indicates that the habits you choose to cultivate can determine the quality of...
In a dream world, leaders manage a productive team where each and every member performs to the best of their ability. Although not impossible to happen, this ideal scenario is not the usual case. More often than not, a leader has to deal with problems such as...
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan As leaders, we focus the brunt of our attention and efforts on the team. However, to be the best leader you...
A leader boasting of managing an excellent team that has never encountered any conflict or tension is likely lying or hallucinating. According to a 1965 theory from psychologist, Bruce Tuckman, every team goes through four stages namely: forming (team creation),...
