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When we’re making big decisions in our personal lives—what color to paint the living room, which vacation spot to visit, what breed of dog makes a great pet for kids—we often go to our friends, families, and co-workers for advice. It’s helpful to hear from objective parties and get their opinions. We barely think twice about asking for advice in the private sector. So why, then, do we hesitate to ask for it in our business lives?
Read MoreFebruary is the shortest month of the year, but it often can feel like the longest. If you’re like me, then you went all-in on your goals in January. But now, a month later, you might feel like you’re starting to lose some steam, or that at least your team is. What causes this burn-out? Research shows that one of the main culprits is having too many goals and trying to achieve them all at once. Having a vision is good; having twelve visions can often lead to miscommunications, mistakes, and plain old exhaustion for both you and your team. So how can you avoid this to continue moving your business forward?
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: After counting down the seconds until midnight on December 31st and watching the ball drop in Times Square, after, we set our sights on our resolutions for the coming year. These resolutions usually concern our personal lives and, more often than not, our professional goals. Unfortunately, turning over a new leaf isn’t always easy.
Read MoreNew year, new you—isn’t that how the saying goes? It’s December, the end of 2018, and many of us are excitedly looking forward to the holidays and spending time with our families and friends. But as you’re filling out your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019, don’t forget to keep your professional goals in sight. Look around your business and evaluate the current atmosphere of your corporate culture.
Read MoreIn the past months, we’ve spent time talking about how to act with intention and grow our emotional intelligence as leaders. But we’ve yet to tackle one of the most powerful emotions: fear. Fear is, perhaps, the emotion that dictates our lives more than any other.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how the way you feel about the weather changes based on your mood? Take a bright, cloudless summer day, for instance. When we’re in a good mood, we might think about how we should go for a walk, or take a long drive, or grab the dog and go for a long walk.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the old saying—“Do as I say, not as I do!” However, as you’ve no doubt guessed or learned on your own, this is not an effective leadership style. If anything, it can be actively damaging to your workplace environment and culture.
Read MoreWhen training team members in your company, things can often become frustrating as you struggle to gauge exactly how much training individuals need. Things that seem straightforward and simple to you sometimes appear to be ungraspable by your team.
Read MoreCreating a thriving, successful organization is not unlike raising a child. You want your company to do well, live a long and prosperous life, and, perhaps most importantly, continue to do these things even once you are no longer around to directly oversee operations.
Read MoreIntentionality. It is the ability to understand the end game before ever beginning. It is the competency to identify the steps needed to achieve a goal and, most importantly, taking those steps to make your desired outcome a reality.
Read MoreAfter graduating from the Leadership Minor last fall and nearly completing my undergraduate degree in Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota, I have been thinking about how I can use what I’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that to my future workplace.
Read MoreFresh off of March Madness, there is plenty to learn from one of the country’s biggest sporting extravaganzas. For a closer look, let’s go to the tape.
Read MoreRecently, our travels took us back to Garza Blanca in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We planned our first venture to Garza Blanca back in 2014. Using photos and recommendations sourced online—while on the hunt for a great value—we carefully planned our trip.
Read MoreAs Minneapolis hosted Super Bowl LII, there were constant reminders of the popular Twitter hashtag #BoldNorth all over. Ironically, there were also constant reminders of #MNNice, too.
Read MoreStatistics tell us that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail. And with a rate like that, it’s a wonder why so many people still give it a go! Historically, New Year’s resolutions are a Christian tradition.
Read MoreI recently went on a trip to Nashville with friends. If you’ve never been there—you need to go. The street bars were lined up with talented musicians doing what they love: singing, playing an instrument, entertaining, laughing.
Read MoreAt the start of my career, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to become. I had a degree in Psychology and Business, but what did that mean? I did know I needed a job, and I was blessed to join a woman-owned organization focused on quality market research.
Read MoreOctober is one of my favorite months. Sure, autumn brings a new volleyball season, but it also offers a natural chance to reflect, to set your sights on the new year to come. What things will we do the same? What things will we do differently?
Read More“The success or failure of an organization is based on leadership,” says Leadership Delta Founder and CEO Laura Boyd. Laura has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and she’s a Certified Change Management Professional. Her passion is around leadership development and organizational growth.
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