Stand Your Ground

There’s a lot to be said for compromise and flexibility, but as a leader, you will sometimes find yourself needing to take a firm stand—and even dig in your heels when faced with resistance.

Teach, Don’t Preach

Someone will turn to you for a bit of advice—and you may freely give it, however, if you really want to make a difference in that person’s life, hold off.

Challenge the Status Quo

How many times in life have you heard someone say, “That’s just the way we’ve always done it”?

Respect Confidentiality

Breaking it can erode your reputation and damage your overall credibility in a split second.

Give Back

Tis the season for giving—so is your organization “giving back” in some meaningful way this year?

Keep Ethics Strong

Make good ethics a part of your company’s foundation. As part of your responsibility to lead your organization, you’ve got to set the example and act according to the ethics you’ve established.

Say “No” More Often

It may be the best word you can learn to say this year, particularly if you’re feeling overcommitted, spread too thin, and all over the board.

Formalize Decision-making for New Ideas

New ideas are proof that your employees care about the business and are eager to improve it. As a leader, the last thing you want to do is communicate that you’re not interested in…

Look Sharp on Social Media

According to CareerBuilder.com, 43% of organizations use social media sites in their hiring process and 51% of employers have discovered content that played a role in not hiring a candidate.

Dress for Success

Communicate that you are serious about your career. Overlook this aspect of your branding, and it could become a barrier to your professional development.