Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard that admonition. And you may even recognize that two word mantra as Habit 1 of Stephen Covey’s classic book 7 Habits of Highly Effective ...

Life can feel like a stormy sea in the ocean of everyday life. Whenever a deadline approaches, it crashes in like a rogue wave. Like sudden squalls, notifications howl. In the chaos, we respond rather ...

Being proactive means creating a set of goals that you have created for yourself and taking the steps necessary to make them happen, according to online career resource Leadership U. When you are ...

Are you stuck in place at your job? There are a number of reasons why you might not be advancing as fast as you feel you should be. It could be that your boss has changed (don’t they always) and doesn ...

If you are active rather than passive in the workplace or if you take the initiative to prepare for events rather than react to them, you are likely a proactive decision-maker. Being willing to take ...

There are many different leadership styles and approaches to management that are viable. Some managers like to be direct and hands-on, while others prefer to give employees more autonomy and space.

Recently we went outside early in the morning to feed the birds. It was a beautiful, sunny morning and the air felt fresh. It was totally peaceful and quiet except for the little birds chirping ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Solomon Thimothy There’s ...

According to manufacturing engineering experts, to achieve best-in-class maintenance standards, 85% of all machine maintenance activities should be planned in advance. By planning maintenance, ...

Far too often, customer experiences lag behind modern customer expectations. To keep up with consumers’ rising expectations, today’s retailers strive to provide a connected experience across an ...