Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” This quote is famous because it highlights the psychological impacts of our thoughts and beliefs. Essentially, we may have the abilities necessary to attain a goal, but if we don’t actually believe that we have them, we won’t be able to use…
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Four Reasons Leaders Should Invest Time Coaching Employees
When evaluating all of the characteristics of effective managers, there are two telling traits—personal character development and a commitment to developing employees. While many leaders’ rise through the ranks is evidence of their acute personal and professional development, many lack the skills to effectively coach others. In fact, when employees were surveyed about this topic, a whopping 93%…
Three Tips to Put Your Networking Fears to Rest
Networking effectively is important to succeed in any line of business, yet many people fear putting themselves into uncharted waters and meeting unfamiliar faces. Think back to the last networking event you attended, perhaps it was a conference or new product launch party. Did you look new faces in the eyes as you spoke and…
Three Questions to Ask When Developing a Personal Brand Statement
Dale Carnegie was a pioneer of personal branding long before a ‘personal brand statement’ was officially coined. Since everyone can be recognized by their unique strengths, abilities and passions, these attributes comprise a personal brand statement. Having a strong personal brand statement is vital to staying competitive whether you use it to land an…