by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Have you ever noticed how finding the perfect candidate is similar to running a marathon? You start off with high hopes and a little trepidation (because you know it’s not going to be easy). About halfway through the process you feel like giving up, but you plod...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Like any good leader, you’re keen to create an environment in which your team members achieve results. So, you’re busy setting expectations, encouraging feedback and questions, and scheduling regular check-ins. But how come you’re still not seeing the results you’re...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Some leadership skills are timeless. Both Churchill and Martin Luther King Jr. possessed many of the qualities that make great leaders today. But in today’s fast-moving, diversified business world, I believe there are four particular skills that managers need to...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
There’s a ton of great information out there for business leaders. (There’s also some not so great information if we’re honest about it.) But with so much guidance on leadership strategy to sift through and absorb, it’s easy to hit ‘information overload’ in a short...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
As we enter Alcohol Awareness Month, a few thoughts come to mind. In particular, how leaders can identify workers with alcohol problems (it’s not always easy). Plus, how they can juggle the competing interests of the company they work for with the addicted employees...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
How many people resigned from your company in 2019? If it was around 25 percent of your total workforce, you’re in good company (or should I say bad company). That’s right. Around one in four US employees quit their jobs every year. That’s pretty staggering. It’s also...
