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by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Shutterstock Are you a leader who values people? Or are you from the old guard who thinks that you do not have to value people — that they are just there to get the work done? Are you in a work environment where you don’t feel valued as a person? When...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Donald Hatter is a best-selling author, speaker and expert on teaching professionals and businesses how to maximize their influence. Shutterstock It goes without saying that, the more effective a company is with their marketing efforts, the greater their chances...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Lisa Barrington is a certified coach, workplace strategist, and speaker who has fostered leadership effectiveness for over 25 years. Shutterstock Let’s face it: We live in a world full of choices and unlimited amounts of information available to us when...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. Friends, family members, co-workers and peers are all happy to give...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 19, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
“Bring me solutions, not problems.” Many well-meaning managers have said it, intending to keep employees from simply complaining about work issues. But employees can take it to mean they should cover up an issue if they don’t have a way to fix it. So...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Most of us know that staying productive in the office requires recharging away from it. The hard part is doing it. Even if you go home at a decent hour, you may find yourself checking email or reading one last report. To forget about what’s happening at work,...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Rick Itzkowich Rick Itzkowich is founder of 501 Connections Inc. and a Vistage Chair. He is an...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Forbes Coaches Council Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by India Martin Former MD in Investment Banking and consumer goods founder who now transforms leaders to...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Shutterstock Without tools, human would have ended up in the same graveyard as dinosaurs. Instead, we put footprints on the moon. And I have to hand it to real estate agents — they’ve been pretty good at utilizing a variety of tools. I know they’ve...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Cari Coats is a business advisor, leadership strategist, executive coach and speaker, leveraging her decades of executive experience. Shutterstock Whether intentional or unintentional, all leaders have a leadership brand. The right brand can have a huge upside for...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Chris Cebollero is an internationally recognized leadership specialist and a Multi Number 1 Best Selling Author. Shutterstock Our body is a complex and sophisticated system. Its goal is to keep our systems in an equal and balanced environment. In the medical...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Chuck is the founder of Chuck Gulledge Advisors, helping CEOs and organizations gain strategic momentum. Shutterstock I recently read an article that said a properly crafted vision statement is at the heart of every organization. I would think most people reading...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you and your team are facing a chronic challenge, you might be tempted to take control and vehemently argue for the solution you think will work, or to offer ideas indirectly and let your team take ownership of the issue. Neither of these extremes is optimal....
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Jeff Altman is a career coach providing No BS Job Search Advice to professionals worldwide in many fields. www.TheBigGameHunter.us Shutterstock When Michael Jordan practiced free throws, he would complete his ritual from the foul line of bouncing the ball four...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
International Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach and Speaker. Helping executives lead in turbulent times. rosecartolari.com Shutterstock Organizations are facing huge challenges today as they grapple with how to better prepare their leaders to steer through...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Award-winning marketer, Managing Director and Personal Brand Manager with nearly 15 years of demonstrated success. Shutterstock Artificial intelligence is on the rise, cryptocurrency is dominating the news,...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Anne Marie Segal is an executive coach, author of two career-related books, former practicing attorney and founder of Segal Coaching. Shutterstock Most of us are not strangers to the term “analysis paralysis.” Analysis paralysis means that you analyze a...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Founder/CEO at supersizedsuccess.com, serial entrepreneur, best selling author, public speaker, and success expert. Shutterstock We’ve all been told and conditioned to believe that success is whatever you define it to be. The great untold truth is that this...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Research shows that women are far more likely to achieve their professional ambitions if their partner supports them (or if they stay single). But even for women whose partner is committed to equality, it’s difficult to navigate the challenges of a dual-career...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
CEO of Executive Development Associates, C-Suite Coach, Author of “Leading with Vision”, Keynote Speaker, Executive Development Expert Shutterstock Everyone wants to earn the big paycheck, but few want to deal with the challenges that C-suite leaders face...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Shutterstock What is empathy? How is it different from sympathy? What makes it a vital component for success? One of the biggest hurdles for most of the leaders I work with is developing empathy. The reason for this is that they feel showing empathy is a sign of...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Career Coach and Executive Resume Writer at www.dreamlifeteam.com. Stunning, top-tier resumes that land offers in as little as four weeks. Shutterstock Have you applied for a job online and expected a response? You may have been disappointed if you did not hear back...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Helps leaders in new roles make a bigger impact faster. Neuroscience, behavior design and communication. https://connectconsultinggroup.com Shutterstock What’s the shape of your network? To answer this question, think about the people you talk with in real life....
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When working on a global team, it’s easy to focus on the ways that you and your colleagues are different. But rather than thinking about what sets you apart, emphasize what you have in common. This will draw you closer to your colleagues and make you more...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Senior Management Executive, Consultant at Stanford Seed, leading global strategy, innovation and strategic partnerships for Seed Companies. Shutterstock Do you ever wonder why some companies are successful and perform better than others? Or why some are hard to beat...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
CEO & Founder of The Job Sauce, providing career coaching and resume services to mid through executive-level professionals. Shutterstock Let’s confront the cold reality of just how “special” most workers are to a company. It won’t feel...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 11, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s frustrating to work with someone who doesn’t listen. Whether your colleague interrupts you, rambles on, or seems distracted, the impact is the same: You feel ignored, and the chances of misunderstandings increase. But you can encourage your colleague...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s important to encourage your employees to take time off. Make it clear to them that this is a business issue — not just a personal one. Use a few minutes in a team meeting to share some of the research on the benefits of vacation, such as higher...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all want to find meaning in what we do. As a manager, you can help your team members foster this inner sense of purpose by asking them a few simple questions: What are you good at? What do you take on because you believe you’re the best person to do it? What...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When an employee comes to you asking for a flexible schedule, you might be tempted to say yes. But giving one person tailor-made working conditions can easily be perceived as favoritism. Before saying yes (or no), ask yourself three questions: What is the employee...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Busy sales managers tend to deliver a curt message to their reps: “Get better and sell more.” This feedback may work for some salespeople, but not for most. Instead of asking your reps “What’s closing this month, and how can we make those deals...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you need to come up with a new idea, stop trying to think of the best one. Instead, imagine the worst idea possible: What would be the wrong way to solve this problem? What do our customers absolutely not want? How could we make all of our stakeholders angry? Try...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
The next time you feel that you’ve royally messed something up at work, avoid self-flagellation and think about what you can learn from it. Don’t interpret setbacks as “I’m not cut out for this challenge.” Instead, tell yourself, “I...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. It’s especially difficult if clients don’t pay you on time. You can avoid most problems by putting a contract in place before you start an assignment. Don’t...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Leaders play a significant role in helping employees understand why their jobs matter, but it’s not just about connecting their work to a larger purpose. You can also do it by demonstrating curiosity: Explore, ask questions, and engage people on their ideas...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Friendships in the office can be tricky. When the boundaries are blurred between the professional and the personal, there’s a chance for feelings and team performance to be hurt. But just because there is potential for messy entanglements doesn’t mean you...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Difficult conversations are challenging in part because you don’t know if or when the discussion will go off the rails. To make sure things go smoothly, agree on a code of conduct with your counterpart beforehand. At a minimum, suggest no interrupting, no...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 24, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you take on your first manager role, people will be watching. What you think, what you say, and how you show up can have a direct impact on those you’re leading. It’s important to project calmness, confidence, and competence, even if you feel stressed...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
You know the stress case — the one who’s always overwhelmed, overstretched, and overextended. They aren’t easy to work with, but you probably don’t have a choice. Whether you regard your colleague with annoyance or sympathy, you can help them...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re brought in to turn around a team or business unit, the deck might feel as if it’s stacked against you. If your predecessor failed, how will you succeed? First off, to effectively lead a turnaround, resist the temptation to emotionally distance...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 21, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Returning to a company you used to work for can be a smart career move. But don’t assume you will pick up right where you left off. Reset expectations — both yours and others’. Demonstrate that you’ve grown, and establish yourself as a more...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s nice to have fast-acting employees on your team. But some people have such a deep need to get things resolved that they move too quickly and make a mess. They may secure a bad deal just to say they’ve done it, or issue a faulty directive so that they...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Conversations about promotions can be tense — both for the person asking and for you, the manager. Your first instinct might be to consider whether the employee is a “good fit” for the new role, but it’s better to focus on their skills. Ask...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly given small opportunities to build up or put down our coworkers. If we’re introducing two colleagues, telling a story about how a meeting went, or sharing a colleague’s project, how we talk about others can...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Many people let their personal relationships fall by the wayside as they focus on their careers and start a family. Yet research shows that we are more successful in our careers when we’re supported by a foundation of strong, stable friendships. Don’t run...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 14, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big salary, but only when the number is fully explained. Description — Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 11, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 10, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Marco Di Maggio and colleagues find that brokers tend to reveal the occurrence of a fire sale to their best clients, allowing them to generate significant profits by predating on the liquidating fund. Such information leakage comes at the expense of higher price...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 9, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
People who worked for a company guilty of malfeasance may see their future salary curtailed, even if they are guilty of nothing, according to research by and Boris Groysberg, Eric Lin, and George Serafeim. Description — People who worked for a company guilty of...
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