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Micromanagement – The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Micromanagement isn’t just about hovering over an employee’s shoulder or obsessing over details; it’s a reflection of a company’s growth stage, the maturity of its staff, and the very essence of its operational culture. Micromanagement has nothing to do with caring about an employee. However, it’s important to review the different phases of a business…
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11 Traits Of A Great Manager And Top Tips To Develop Them
There are good managers, and then there are those who exhibit the key traits of a great manager. According to The Predictive Index, nearly 30% of employees believe their managers fail at team-building skills, and a portion of them suck at handling feedback, delegation, and time management. Managers who are successful in their respective fields…
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9 Important Lessons About Burnout In The Workplace
While I’m not a medical professional, I’ve been through several burnouts and some of my team members have blanked out for a few weeks before getting back on track. Here are several observations and thoughts of mine regarding burnouts. 1. Burnouts Are Often Not Directly Related to Work All of my burnouts and most of…
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How Remote Teams Work Together
Working with remote teams is all about mutual trust. It’s similar to assessing the security of your home, the reliability of your office job, or the viability of your relationship. It’s about creating an ecosystem where both parties can operate securely, reliably, and respectfully. Employers and employees must mutually invest in this ecosystem, recognizing that…
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12 Productivity Frameworks And Tools For Effective Management
Over 50,000 US users search for “productivity” in Google every single month, highlighting the growing interest in finding an effective productivity framework. When you add the long list of queries around productivity tips, productivity apps, productivity planners, and other forms of definitions around the term, we’re ranking over 300,000 total searches across the board. We…
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The 18 Core Topics Businesses Need to Evaluate and Refine
Working with 400+ consulting clients involves addressing various recurring problems and pain points related to key business core topics. Some of the 6-7-figure businesses I have been consulting on generate $750K to $50M in annual revenue (I charge $6K – $20K for 4-12 weeks of advisory.), and having been immersed in actual work as a…
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Future-Proofing Organizations: 25 Lessons for Business Leaders to Stay Ahead in 2025
As business leaders face unprecedented changes in 2025, staying ahead requires agility, innovation, and a relentless commitment to growth. The global landscape is evolving rapidly, with trends like hybrid workforces, AI integration, and sustainability reshaping industries and presenting significant business challenges. Research shows that effective leadership and diversity within leadership teams are crucial for organizational…
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The Business Guide to Intrapreneurship
With the boom of entrepreneurship, there has been a distinct separation between corporate work and starting a business of your own. However, most people are not familiar with what intrapreneurs are or how intrapreneurship works, as it receives far less coverage than it should. While entrepreneurship often gets the spotlight, intrapreneurship offers a compelling alternative…