We talk a lot about what it takes to be a good leader, but what about the things leaders should be avoiding? The last thing any leader wants is for their team to think poorly of them, to be afraid of them, to complain about them at the water cooler — so how can you…
Tag: professional development
2019’s Most In-Demand Skills
According to LinkedIn data, there are over 50,000 professional skills in the world! This number can be overwhelming to anyone looking to spruce up their resume – it’s difficult to know where to begin learning. Luckily, LinkedIn has used their substantial user base to determine exactly which skills are most in demand this year. By…
Managing Stress and Goal Setting
Goal setting is a worthwhile and necessary function on the road to success. But over-striving to meet goals often results in more stress, and thus, the need to find ways to reduce it. When attempting to reduce goal-oriented stress, your friends at Dale Carnegie Training of Central & Southern New Jersey recommends first examining the…
5 Critical Factors for Professional Listening
Are listening and speaking equal skills for the leadership in organizations across New Jersey? It is a great question for both managers and employees to think about. Most professionals learn to talk very early in life and continue that trend through their careers. Talking is easy for many of us. Although many leaders have taken…