Leaders need to be proactive in finding solutions to problems before they arise. Pinpointing opportunities for improvement through creative brainstorming, and logically evaluating options assists in decision making and avoiding issues before they develop—enter critical thinking. What is critical thinking you ask? Great question! Critical thinking is the ability to think in an organized and…
It seems like it should be easy: Organizing your to-do list by order of importance. And then simply tackling each task one by one until you’ve checked everything off. You complete the list by 4:59 p.m., and you’re happily driving home at 5:00 p.m. sharp into a glorious sunset. It’s a lovely dream. But so…
One of the main roles of a leader is to solve problems. Whether it’s infighting between team members, frequent delays on important shipments, or managing last-minute requests from clients, there will always be questions to be answered and decisions to be made. The secret to effectively and efficiently solving these problems is a systematic approach….
These days, it is quite easy to train yourself in hard skills. Accessible, post-secondary education and sites like Lynda.com and YouTube have made it possible for nearly everyone to gain quantifiable skills related to every field of work. So how does one stand out from the highly-educated crowd and prove worthiness for a leadership role? …
Are you comfortable saying, “no” to your boss? It’s important to be a team player, however if your boss continuously piles new projects on your plate, inevitably you will have to delay other work or worse yet, not complete the request at all—which will reflect poorly on you. The ability to say “no” is a…