Category Archives: Management Skills

How To Lead People Who Are Smarter Than You

Paul Keijzer — February 16, 2017 Follow @Paul_Keijzer— February 16, 2017 Most managers strive to build teams of highly skilled, intelligent and smart people. That’s because the key to any team’s success is directly proportional to the quality and intellect of the people that it comprises of. But in your zeal to hire smart people, … Continue reading How To Lead People Who Are Smarter Than You →

How to Create More Confidence

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Martina McGowan — February 11, 2017 Follow @MartinaMcGowan— February 11, 2017 Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth. Jalaluddin Rumi We all want to feel and act more self-confidently. Self-confidence can be the difference between enjoying life and fearing to step outside of our comfort zones, where … Continue reading How to Create More Confidence →

Why Revenue Forecasting Makes Your Project Budget More Accurate

Management Skills

David Arnold — February 7, 2017 — February 7, 2017 If you already use revenue forecasting, it is clear that there are a lot of factors that need to be considered. From accounting for different client requirements to adjusting for team size, there are a lot of areas that can make or break your revenue … Continue reading Why Revenue Forecasting Makes Your Project Budget More Accurate →

Building Meaningful Recognition In The New Year

Management Skills

Morgan Chaney — January 27, 2017 — January 27, 2017 Annnddd we’re back! Just like that, the holidays were a total blur, welcome to 2017. I’m hoping that amidst catching up with family, rocking out to Mariah Carey, eating for three, and enjoying the festivities and traditions, you had a moment to enjoy some peace. … Continue reading Building Meaningful Recognition In The New Year →

5 Ways Micromanagement is Killing Your Business

Management Skills

Christina Comben — January 17, 2017 Follow @https://twitter.com/christinacomben— January 17, 2017 If there were one word I could give you about micromanagement, it would be this – STOP! Step away from your desk and desist, right this minute. Micromanagement is just about the single worst thing you can do to your company. If you’re a … Continue reading 5 Ways Micromanagement is Killing Your Business →

Why I Don’t Tolerate Indecision and Indecisive People

Management Skills

Frank Rumbauskas — December 30, 2016 Follow @FrankRumbauskas— December 30, 2016 Today I received a request from someone to remove his testimonial from my website, or to at least remove his last name and his location. It’s not because he isn’t happy. Not at all. It’s because he’s constantly inundated with people who see his … Continue reading Why I Don’t Tolerate Indecision and Indecisive People →

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Internal Operations and Infographics

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Latasha Doyle — December 19, 2016 Follow @easel.ly— December 19, 2016 Internal Operations and Infographics Go Hand-in-Hand You know those really boring internal emails you get? Or the packets of budget information you have to print off, hand out, and then never read at the end of your fiscal year? What if you could cut … Continue reading 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Internal Operations and Infographics →

Is Trust More Important Than Individual Potential?

Management Skills

Jessica Collins — December 15, 2016 — December 15, 2016 Chief Human Resources Officers believe high-potential employees are 91 percent more valuable to their organizations than average employees, so it is no surprise their main concern is retaining them. “High-potential employee” (HIPO) generally refers to one who leadership expects to progress to a much higher … Continue reading Is Trust More Important Than Individual Potential? →

Know When It’s Time to Delegate

Management Skills

Nick Terket — December 12, 2016 — December 12, 2016 Passing the baton is a very critical moment in the growth of a company. Knowing whom to delegate to and when to delegate are critical decisions. (iStockphoto) As an accounts representative, I speak to hundreds of companies a month, just like yours, all at various … Continue reading Know When It’s Time to Delegate →

Common Management Mistakes To Avoid Like The Plague

Management Skills

Dan Sincavage — November 18, 2016 Follow @dansincavage— November 18, 2016 Sales managers bring together the skills and talents of sales reps and channel them to realize the company’s sales goals. As leaders, they sift through all sales activities, spot the gems and the kinks, and report their findings up the company totem. In the … Continue reading Common Management Mistakes To Avoid Like The Plague →