Being a leader requires a different skill set from those required from a manager. A leader must do more than simply oversee the work of employees. He or she must be able to instill a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm for the job. A leader has to have the ability to...
In 1994, a then-young student of Swarthmore College – Justin Hall – created Links.net, the world’s very first blog. Although Justin’s post was just considered part of his personal website, it was retroactively named weblog in 1997. Today, blogs...
Effective leaders are not always born with that innate skill. To continually hone leadership skills, people must recognize the importance of always cultivating their trade. In addition to demonstrating honesty, integrity, and confidence in decision-making, successful...
Communication is an important cornerstone for any workplace, not to mention for any human interaction whatsoever. Miscommunications can range from a minor mistake that is laughed off, to those so serious there may be human lives at stake. However, there is always a...
Setbacks in business, family or even non-profit and community organizations can affect your life a lot like a car accident. It’s disorienting and confusing, and it sometimes can take many days or even weeks to recover. Things might seem too complicated and you...
