If I asked you how creative you are, what would you say? “Fairly. I dabble in watercolors and play the guitar,” or “Not at all, I don’t have an artistic bone in my body!”  Whenever creativity is brought up in conversation, we tend to immediately think of artists and...

Humor is one of our six core values. In this article, we explore the importance of humor in the workplace and how it can help build effective teams.  How many times a day do you laugh? Does the answer depend on whether you’re working or not? According to a Gallup...

Self-assurance is often defined as self-confidence. But in leadership development, it’s a lot more than believing in your own abilities.  “I want to work for a boss who lacks confidence,” said nobody, ever. On the other hand, nobody wishes to report to swaggering...

Are you a cheerful, hopeful and fun-loving boss? Do you dish out the praise and seek out the positive in any given situation? If so, it’s a good bet that your team are happy to be around you. That’s because your enthusiasm is contagious, which makes your world—and...

Consistency in leadership conjures up images of rules, repetition, and routine. Sounds pretty boring, right? But hold that thought. Consistent leaders may not be flashy or spontaneous, but they do bring a lot of benefits to the workplace, including compassion and...

Studies show that organizations who value all inputs are more productive. But what if being an inclusive leader doesn’t come naturally to you. Can you learn this skill? And if so, why? It’s generally accepted that the more an organization embraces all viewpoints, the...

Have you ever noticed that you’re the one in your team who’s asking all the questions? Do you get irritated when colleagues are swayed more by feelings and intuition than by facts and figures? Maybe you hate rushing into business decisions. You need time to think, and...

Have you ever struggled to explain exactly what you mean – clearly and concisely - during a meeting? Find it difficult to capture people’s attention when you’re giving a team brief? Maybe you’re envious of a colleague who always seems to have an anecdote that brings...

I’m going to assume you clicked to read this article because either you have recently entered the workforce or you will be shortly. If that’s you, congratulations! If you’re reading this and thinking about going back to the workforce, hopefully this will be just as...