Archives for 2016

“Do as I say, not as I do” isn’t a phrase that works well in business, and when you’re leading in the workplace, a much more effective method is to lead by example. Leading with action is a trait of a great leader, and this is a really simple way to do just that in your everyday professional life. When you lead by example, you show your employees what your leadership is all about, and watching you live your word will inspire them to follow suit as well. A few questions you can ask yourself to see if you’re leading by example are: [Read more…]

Keeping goals realistic is keeping goals that you can effectively reach, and while this may sound simple enough, it’s something that we all seem to struggle with from time to time. It is estimated that up to 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by the end of February, and do you know why this is? The goals put in place were not realistic enough to seem reachable or provide the right sort of motivation. So, how can you set realistic goals? The method is actually quite simple. [Read more…]

Creativity creates progress, and it’s what sets you apart in the business realm. Your employees are creative and talented, and tapping into this reservoir of creativity and talent can take a little inspiration. As the leader, it’s your job to inspire them to work to their best potential, and there are some tips you can use to inspire creativity in any one of your employees! 5 ways to inspire creativity in your employees are: [Read more…]

Leading with empathy is a huge part of creating a positive spiritual workplace environment, and it can be one of the toughest things to do in practice. Sure, it may seem easy, but how important is it for you to be right? How important is it for you to be heard? How important is it for things to go your way? When truly leading with empathy, these things take a backseat, and your priority is seeing situations from the other point of view, and allowing your employees to have their time to shine. [Read more…]

Organizational culture is important, and knowing how to build a great one is something that every leader should want. What is organizational culture? It is system of shared beliefs and values that determines how business is done in any organization, and it’s the job of the leader to create an organizational culture that will benefit their business, their employees, and their success. The steps to take to build a great organizational culture in your business are: [Read more…]

Stress happens, and when it happens to you, you’ll need to find a way to center yourself and look within in order to find peace. Part of a spiritual workplace is remaining compassionate and calm, always looking to connect with yourself and with others, and being under great stress can really make this difficult. When you feel overwhelmed at work, meditation can be an immense help, and finding time and ways to meditate at work is actually quite simple. Even during your busiest days, which coincidentally when you’re like to be most stressed, you can find time to get a little peace. [Read more…]

Just like there are habits or traits that make a great leader, there are also those that make no-so-great leaders. If you possess these ineffective leadership habits, it’s best to recognize and correct them as quickly as possible, as they could be putting up a big road block on the path to productivity and success. These habits also affect how your team will work for you, and how they will be able to prosper in their positions. These 5 habits that could be hindering your leadership are: [Read more…]

We all know the common traits of great leaders, but what about those lesser known ones? A great natural leader is a leader who not just has the common traits of a leader, but the lesser known ones as well, and it’s time to outline just what those lesser known traits are! 5 lesser known traits that all great leaders possess are: [Read more…]