Monthly Archives: November 2022

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6 Uncomfortable Leadership Decisions

The longer you’re in a leadership position, the more decisions you will have to make. These decisions… They’re not always going to be easy.

In fact, many of the decisions you’re going to make as a leader will be uncomfortable.

Your decisions become uncomfortable when they impact the livelihood of those you lead, the organization’s health, and more. The decisions keep coming; the uncomfortableness keeps piling on.

6 Uncomfortable Leadership Decisions

What uncomfortable decisions may come your way? I’ve found many common decisions aren’t easy to make. They’ll make you squirm, procrastinate, and maybe even cry to your momma.

Let’s look at 6 of these leadership decisions you’ll face.

1. Firing an employee:

We may think that firing an underperforming employee will be the easiest decision to make. It’s not.  Read more...

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Why You Should Never Be Stagnant: The Importance of Continuous Improvement

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It’s easy to become complacent. Especially when things are going well. When you’re seeing results and making progress, it can be tempting to just coast for a while. But if you want to be successful, you can’t afford to be stagnant. You have to always be striving for improvement. Here’s why:

It Helps You Stay Ahead of the Competition

In today’s hyper-competitive world, standing still is a surefire way to get left behind. If your competitors are constantly innovating and evolving, then so should you – if not, they’ll soon outpace you and leave you in their dust.  Read more...

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Everything You Need to Know About Opening Your Online Store

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Starting your own online store can be a great way to make money and be your own boss. But it’s not as easy as just setting up a website and waiting for the customers to come flooding in. There are a lot of things you need to know before you get started, and this blog post will teach you everything you need to know! In it, we will discuss topics like choosing the right platform, finding products to sell, setting up payment processing, and more! It could be that you’ve dabbled with selling items before, or you might just be starting from scratch. No matter what it is, look into tools such as poshmark bot that can help you to track your sales and make the process a lot easier.  Read more...

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How to Differentiate between Self-confidence and Arrogance

Scientific research shows that human beings are not always good at evaluating the true qualities of leadership, and are even occasionally attracted to the arrogant confidence that some leaders exhibit. Arrogance is often a sign of weakness, and people who display it create toxic workplaces and make decisions that put others at risk.

Sometimes, confidence and arrogance are confused, especially when the people who judge it this way have low self-esteem. For them, any demonstration or expression of internal strength is perceived negatively. These types of people cannot tolerate that others have presence, independence of spirit, or that they go through life without asking for permission. In these cases, it is a projection of the observer’s own envy, unable to bear the sight of others exhibiting behaviors they envy and that are beyond their abilities. Instead of looking at their own flaws and resolving them, they prefer to harshly judge and criticize those who are able to do what they only dream of and do not have the courage to do.  Read more...

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10 Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Skills in Your Adolescence

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Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader. The key is to start young and to commit yourself to lifelong learning. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all approach; you will need to find what works best for you and then practice, practice, practice!

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Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities

Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. You will learn how to work with others towards a common goal, how to communicate effectively, and how to handle conflict. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to take on positions of responsibility within these organizations, which will further develop your leadership skills.  Read more...