Communication is the most vital tool that any individual will use daily. Therefore, understanding how to communicate effectively in today’s technologically driven world is imperative. While you may not always use technology to communicate, it is becoming increasingly more common. The best way to become a successful communicator is to understand the tools available to you.  With growing global connections, workforces becoming more diverse and autonomous, and leaders growing in their ability to lead positively, all must remain mindful of the pros and cons of technology in communication. The Pros...

There are many great ways to lead a team, meaning there are several different kinds of leadership. Two of the most well-known styles of leadership are democratic and authoritarian. However, there are several, including authentic, post-heroic, individualistic, transformational, and more. Servant-based leadership is not a new theory, but it is on the rise in the workplace. Robert K. Greenleaf proposed servant leadership in an essay in 1970 titled The Servant as Leader. He proposed that the opposite to servant leadership (servant-first) is leader-first; these are, essentially, the two poles of...

Dealing with harassment in the workplace isn’t easy. Harassment can destroy the victim’s mental health as well as affect coworkers who witness and do not appreciate the harassment. This can destroy culture and create a toxic work environment. However, organizations that properly educate themselves and their employees on the types of harassment to look out for may find that it’s easier to stop harassment before it gets out of hand. Additionally, organizations must create safe avenues for employees to discuss harassment without fear of retaliation. Should organizations fail to create...

Written by: Adam Koleno When you think of a salesperson, what is the first image that pops into your head? Some may see a sleazy car salesman with a half-burnt cigarette dangling out of his mouth, a relentless furniture store saleswoman that won’t let you just look around, or even an insurance agent continuously warning you of your impending doom. Now, if I ask you to try and picture what a sales professional looks like, does that image evolve into something different or does it remain consistent? By merely adding...