Having a workaholic boss often means working long hours and sacrificing personal time to meet all the demands. Forget about having any work-life balance — for workaholics, work is life. You can’t change your boss, but you can take steps to deal with the demands: Avoid notorious workplaces. Do your research to find an organization in […]
Repetition can be a useful communication tool, but if you find that you constantly needing to repeat yourself, your communication style may be to blame. By following the six part “speak like you mean it” framework you can spend less time repeating yourself, and more time on what matters. Be authentic. Be true to who […]
The answer is… Yes! The key is knowing when to be which. In some circumstances a leader must be a grim-faced pessimist, while in others it requires being a cheery-faced optimist. How do you know which -ist to be? Here four easy guidelines to get you started! Number 4: A leader must be a pessimist […]
Generational differences are real and can result in real tension on your team. While everyone may have the same goal in mind, growing up in vastly different times means team members will come up with different approaches to the same problems. Let’s take a look at some of the tips you can use to reduce […]
Even as the world changes at an ever increasing pace, kindness and gratitude will never go out of fashion. Science tells us that grateful people are happier, healthier, and nicer to be around. Leaders who express gratitude build a team culture that reflects their values. How can you cultivate an attitude of gratitude? Here are […]
Leaders have to make hard decisions, and the further you are in your leadership journey the more tough calls you have to make. As a leader, it’s important to know not only how to make tough calls, but when to make them. All too often leaders push tough decisions down the road. Hard decisions get more complicated the longer […]
Hello! This is Robyn, CEO of Aha! Leadership and this a quick update about our privacy policies. First off, we want you to know that your privacy is of critical importance to us. With the new data protection laws in place we’ve made sure to update our written policies: Privacy and Terms of Service. We also […]
Grateful people are happier, healthier, and nicer to be around. Research has shown that thanking others and explaining why we’re grateful is one of the most powerful ways things you can do. What are the benefits of expressing gratitude? It builds and strengthens relationships. When others know we need them, our relationships deepen. It improves […]
We may live in a digital world, but soft skills like communication, problem solving, collaboration, and empathy are becoming more valued than technology. It’s time to elevate soft skills to a topic worthy of frequent leadership inspection. Here are four ways you can develop your team’s soft skills on the job with minimal financial investment: […]
If motivation were an exact science, leaders would have no problem keeping their teams motivated and moving forward. From experience we know that motivation is an art that requires a mindful approach. Especially when our goal is to motivate others to do something not because they were asked, but because they want to do it. Inspiring […]
