THE job market of today couldn’t be more different to that of just one generation ago. Heck, it’s shifting so fast, just a couple of years can render some positions obsolete and new positions, previously unheard of, the new in-demand profession.
It sometimes seems like everything these days is political. During this week, election week, perhaps it should be. But in a deeply divided (and pretty evenly by the looks of it) country, how smart it is for corporate leaders to wade into the political morass or the cultural wars that accompany politics?
Most employees are disengaged with their work and skeptical of their company leadership.
Having a dedicated team with a captain leading the way is all well and good, but the foundation of gainful entrepreneurship has to be an idea.
One nice feature of a job is knowing that for every week you work, there will be a paycheck coming your way. When you work full time, you get a steady paycheck. That’s not the case with entrepreneurship. Only you have the power to make your goals a reality.
In the face of so much evidence that humble leaders do, in fact, outperform arrogant leaders, why is it so hard for leaders at every level to check their egos at the office door?
As the leader of your company, you’re constantly being forced to make decisions about the life of the organization and the happiness of your team. One of the hardest things to gauge is whether you are asking too much of your staff or spending too much money on a diluted workforce. Finding the perfect balance can be a challenge.
If you think this practice is reserved for weak leaders, nothing could be further from the truth.
Business coaching is an educational process that significantly enhances the economic achievement of individuals. It concentrates on helping people – especially entrepreneurs – substantially grow their businesses.
Many people have suggested moving away from quarterly earnings reporting as a way to reduce short-termism. But such a change would probably not change how resources are allocated or businesses operate.
