Career Advice and Training

There are times when a business leader has no choice but to deliver ostensibly "bad" news to clients, but there is often a way to present the information in a way that actually makes them more appreciative of the service they are receiving. This may seem counterintuitive, but consider an example. Let's say your company...

Machine-driven productivity enhancements may have received a lot of attention in the past, but it is becoming clear that in the modern economy, a company's capacity for innovation is a major factor in determining its ability to succeed. Creativity remains a distinctly human characteristic and it is essential for...

At the foundation of any successful business, you are bound to find a certain level of established trust. This goodwill must be extended within the workplace as well as between the company and its network of suppliers, clients and partners. John Mackey, CEO of grocery retailer Whole Foods, asserts that he can tell within...

Business leaders in the modern economy are presented with countless opportunities to improve workplace collaboration every day. Even small initiatives can have a significant impact on a corporate staff's ability to effectively cooperate to achieve organizational goals. Launching brand new programs specifically focused...

In today's struggling economy, employees may be reluctant to admit that they are feeling stressed or overwhelmed by their workload. They may be afraid to complain, wishing to avoid being labeled as having a bad attitude. However, once work-related stressors start to degrade the quality of an individual's personal life, it...

In a recent article for Fortune Magazine, columnist Anne Fisher asserted that 40 percent of executives who change jobs or receive a promotion wind up failing in their new role and either being dismissed or quitting within the first 18 months. According to executive coach George Bradt, taking the time to plan for success...

A solid education is an important aspect of any executive's background. It forms a key part of the foundation that a successful career is built on. However, there are some aspects of the school experience that can, unfortunately, cause certain bad habits to become entrenched in graduates' minds. One of the most...

Hiring is an important area of focus for a business of any size, as the value of a company's products and services depends on the skills of its staff. However, at a startup, the recruitment process is especially critical, as each new hire will have a greater impact on the overall quality of the organization. Recruiting...

There isn't any situation so bad that you can't make things worse by allowing yourself to panic. One way or the other, everyone in business is sure to learn this lesson eventually. You may be giving a presentation when your carefully designed PowerPoint presentation screeches to a halt as your computer freezes. While it...

A recent article published by Forbes Magazine emphasizes an often underappreciated point about holding executive jobs: it may yield great benefits, but it also causes significant stress. Using the example of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, whose company is currently reeling from recently revealed trading losses totalling...