The pandemic has hit leaders hard and forced plenty of them to look inward. Executives have learned to shift, become more transparent and, dare I say, more human!
As mental-health challenges in the workplace increase, empathy and compassion are the new emotional currency. Understanding each team members' unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities for improved success will...
3 Unexpected Signs You're a More Successful Leader Than You Think
Published Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:43
Source: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/3-unexpected-signs-youre-a-more-successful-leader-than-you-think.html
New Survey Quantifies Worker Shortage Problem for Small Business
Published Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:43
A new survey from The Conference Board reports U.S. businesses are facing historic difficulty in finding qualified workers. According to this survey, it is especially difficult for small businesses in the service industry,
Worker Shortage Problems for Small Businesses
The survey looks at the human capital response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the pandemic is still affecting everyone...
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Leadership Lessons from Trekking Up Mt. Everest Twice (and the North and South Poles)
Published Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:43
I was an hiker at an early age with my dad. Every summer, we would climb the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire. During these times, my father showed me non-quitting spirit. In the last four years, I have become a long distance road cyclist. These challenges have taught me a lot about myself and the people I team up with. However, I could never imagine doing what Alison Levine has accomplished...
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Small Businesses Want to Increase Supplier Diversity in 2021
Published Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:43
Having a single supplier is extremely risky for any business, as the pandemic proved with real-world results. And according to the Amazon Business B2B E-commerce in Evolution Report, businesses are very much aware of this problem. The report goes on to say supplier diversity remains a top priority among B2B buyers this year.
Small Business Supplier Diversity
Increasing the diversity of your...
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10 Product Reviews and Suggestions to Help You Choose the Best Small Business Tools
Published Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:43
A small business is only as effective as the tools and systems they have in place. There are tons of software programs, social platforms, and other tools businesses can use to enhance operations. So it may help to learn about these options before signing up for every new option that gets released. Members of the online small business community share insights on those they’ve tried here.
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