According to recent research, the average American office worker spends 9 hours a week preparing for and attending meetings – almost 25% of a full-time workweek. And while careful consideration can certainly cut down on how many meetings we have (it’s not necessary to...
There are a variety of characteristics to consider when deciding which management style works best for you. The type of business you manage, the volume of work that needs to be completed, your personality and attitude, and the personalities and attitudes of your staff...
Like many managers, you may think many meetings are a waste of time. Attendees might run from one meeting to another, shifting their attention from one set of issues to another. Or, team members may leave a meeting without clearly understanding what was agreed upon....
Financial wellness may be defined as effectively managing one’s economic life. This includes spending within a person’s means, being financially prepared for emergencies, having access to the information and tools required to make sound financial decisions, and having...
Although a leader can be a boss, not every boss is a leader. Although leaders and bosses have many similar characteristics, they are quite different. Whereas being a leader requires going above and beyond the call of duty, being a boss involves fulfilling job...
You may have heard of MIT’s “Building 20.” By the time it was torn down in 1998, it was famous for having been the birthplace of some of the 20th century’s most significant ideas. Microwaves, the first video game, modern linguistic theory, high-speed photography and...
