Tips on leadership. Tips 6 of 8
Become a master of communication. Excellent communication skills are necessary to become an effective leader. However, communication is not just about expressing what you want to happen -- it's also about being able to truly listen to others. An effective leader not...
Tips on leadership. Tips 5 of 8
Know how to develop a team. One of the primary traits of an effective leader is the ability to develop team members through training, teaching or coaching. The team will not be able to achieve the goals of the organization without this training. An effective leader...
Tips on leadership. Tips 4 of 8
Share the glory. We've probably all had a boss who took all the credit for the team's hard work and success, right? This is not an effective leader. An effective leader is one who is team-oriented and more than happy to share the glory and credit for a job well done...
Tips on leadership. Tips 3 of 8
Take responsibility. Instead of pointing fingers and playing the blame game when things go wrong, a good leader takes responsibility for the team's actions and their consequences. By being willing to take responsibility, you prove that you're worthy of trust and respec
Tips on leadership. Tips 2 of 8
Be goal-oriented. Instead of focusing on the problem at hand, an effective leader instead directs attention toward the solution. Instead of worrying and complaining about the issues, they focus on the objectives and then turn their energies toward creating a plan and...
Tips on leadership. Tips 1 of 8
Learn to lead by example. At some point in their careers, everyone has had a boss who has asked them to do something they don't usually do, such as come in early for a meeting, and then the boss was late for it. Having the "do as I say" attitude doesn't make you...
How to get properly insured.
How to get properly insured. Get More Life Insurance on Top of Your Company’s PolicyThat’s because the basic policy from your employer is often far too little. Not convinced? Read how extra life insurance saved one family.Get Renters InsuranceIt, of course, covers...
How to best build-and track-your credit.
How to best build and track your credit Review Your Credit Report Regularly—and Keep an Eye on Your Credit ScoreThis woman learned the hard way that a less-than-stellar credit score has the potential to cost you thousands. She only checked her credit report, which...
How to save right for retirement
How to save right for retirement Start Saving ASAPNot next week. Not when you get a raise. Not next year. Today. Because money you put in your retirement fund now will have more time to grow through the power of compound growth.Do Everything Possible Not to Cash Out...
How to shop smart
How to shop smart Evaluate Purchases by Cost Per UseIt may seem more financially responsible to buy a trendy $5 shirt than a basic $30 shirt—but only if you ignore the quality factor! When deciding if the latest tech toy, kitchen gadget, or apparel item is worth it,...
How to keep dept at Bay
How to keep dept at Bay Start With Small Debts to Help You Conquer the Big OnesIf you have a mountain of debt, studies show paying off the little debts can give you the confidence to tackle the larger ones. You know, like paying off a modest balance on a department...
How to amp up your earning potential
How to amp up your earning potential When Negotiating a Salary, Get the Company to Name Figures FirstIf you give away your current pay from the get-go, you have no way to know if you’re lowballing or highballing. Getting a potential employer to name the figure first...
How to get money motivated
How to get money motivated Draft a Financial Vision BoardYou need motivation to start adopting better money habits, and if you craft a vision board, it can help remind you to stay on track with your financial goals.Adopt a Spending MantraPick out a positive phrase...
First thing first: A few financial basics.
First thing first: A few financial basics.1 Create a Financial CalendarIf you don’t trust yourself to remember to pay your quarterly taxes or periodically pull a credit report, think about setting appointment reminders for these important money to-dos in the same way...
Business development tips – to get you more business.
Business development tips - to get you more business. Business development tips Tips 1 of 21Define growth targets annually and review them monthly. If you don’t know what your goal is, it’s very hard to hit it. So make sure you set new business goals that are clear...
The results you want by doing these 15 hard things. Part 15 of 15
15. Results Oriented Know The Value Of Relationships They’re so focused on results, they’re shrewd with who they spend their time with. They know that work speaks for itself and will attract all the right people they need They have faith that the right person...
The results you want by doing these 15 hard things. Part 14 of 15
14. The Results Oriented Realize They Too Need To Be Futurists To Survive The Rate Of Innovation The results oriented know that 1 billion of us will be deemed “useless” soon, and it doesn’t scare them because they aren’t scared of evolution. Therefore they know...
The results you want by doing these 15 hard things. Part 13 of 15
13. Results Oriented Know Where Happiness Comes From And Embrace Change, Much Less Resist It The results oriented love when they feel afraid, because they listen and it’s a signal that they’re growing.
The results you want by doing these 15 hard things. Part 12 of 15
12. Results Oriented Aren’t Scared Of Death, They Embrace It For Progress and Liberation The results oriented know death is coming and harness it’s inevitability to live in peace and happiness now. This helps them value the results they want so they know how...
The results you want by doing these 15 hard things. Part 11 of 15
11. Results Oriented Are Well Aware of Just How Much “Progress” And Evolution Has Happened In The Last 10 Years More in the last 10 than the last two hundred. We’re able to engineer a green rabbit and can go to sleep in a self driving car as it arrives at our...