When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
Tag: Soft Skills
Blind Spots In Leadership
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…
Stop Stretching Yourself Too Thin
Nowadays, it can feel like there is more to do and less time in every day. A lot of us are now working from home, balancing home-life distractions and Zooming up a storm while our to-do lists wait. And then there are some of us have had to take on the role of teacher while…
Soft Skills Leaders Need To Navigate The Virtual Workplace
For more and more companies, virtual workplaces are a thing to stay for the foreseeable future. And with this new shift comes a shift in how we navigate leading in a virtual environment. Now, more than ever, interpersonal skills are taking the lead in how we lead. And while we don’t know how long this…