So often, we get stuck in a pattern of how we do things and find ourselves hesitant to try new things, to push ourselves out of our comfort zone, or to give something more effort than we ever have before. We often live by the mantra, “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” or, “good…
Tag: growth
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
When identifying the skills you possess, you’ll probably notice that some are tangible and some are more abstract. And guess what — both are important! When employers are searching for new talent, they will likely be looking for a good balance of the two. Likewise, the best employers will also be looking for training and…
6 Reasons Why Organizations Should Invest in Training
If you want to get the best out of your people (and put the best back into your organization), then it makes sense to help them grow and develop as much as you can. In fact, most people put training and education at the top of their list of wants when it comes to what…
How Great Leaders Handle Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. This is something we accept in theory, but when it comes to our leaders, the lines are a little blurry. This is probably due to how some leaders tend to handle their mistakes. When the ego gets in the way, mistakes are covered up, ignored, or blamed on others. This kind of…
7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence
When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…
Adapting to Change (in Business and in Life)
Change. Sometimes we like it; sometimes we don’t. Sometimes it’s hurled at us with no warning and no time for preparation. And it’s not at all what we expected or wanted. I’m sure you know what I mean. So what do we do about it? Because while venting about our struggles can be therapeutic and…
How to Embrace a Growth Mindset to Achieve Anything
Sometimes we are so fixated on the tangibles of success — the numbers, results, and how much we “get done” — that we completely forget about those invisible factors that truly make the difference. Like mindset. Your attitude has direct implications on the progress you make. It affects your productivity, how you respond to obstacles,…
Leading Authentically
It seems like being yourself should be the easiest thing in the world to do, but it is often the most difficult for people, especially in leadership. Pretending to be someone different than yourself often feels safe, it protects you from being exposed, from the possibility that people will not like you, but it can…
Breeding Success From Failure
Dale Carnegie was no stranger to the concept of breeding success from failure. In fact, it’s a principle still shared with students today. He said that failure is not meant to stop you, but rather, failure is there to help you go further. Therefore you must learn how to use said failure as a stepping…
5 Soft Skills for Leadership Success
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? …