What does it take to be a great leader? The answer to this question has been debated by scholars and business professionals for years, with no definitive answer. Many different qualities have been proposed as being essential for leadership, such as intelligence, charisma, and the ability to motivate others. However, one trait that is often …
Giving presentations has always been a part of most professional jobs, but the new virtual and hybrid work environment means creating and delivering more presentations than ever. In my career and throughout grad school, I’ve seen and done countless slide deck presentations and have learned that there are some basic do’s and don’t’s. Since presentations …
In the knowledge economy, learning is a lifelong process. Keeping up with the latest trends and developments is essential for career growth and success, and upskilling is a great way to get you there. To maximize employee engagement and retention, continuous learning should be a joint responsibility between the employee and their leader. Upskilling Upskilling …
Creativity is essential to the human experience and critical to organizations. It is what helps us advance as individuals and remain competitive as companies. From developing new technologies to creating works of art, play is one of the most important aspects of creativity. But what is play, and why is it so important? Play can …
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I’d never heard of Gertrude Danziger until her obituary was published recently in the Wall Street Journal. For more than 20 years, she was the CEO of Homak Manufacturing Co, a metal-fabricating company. As a woman, this made her a rarity in a male-dominated industry. Interestingly, she never sought or intended to lead the company. …
Position Doesn’t Equal Power I think we’ve all heard the old adage “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” and I can’t deny that there’s some truth to that. Being well-connected undoubtedly yields access to opportunities that wouldn’t have been available otherwise. On the dark side of this phenomenon, you’ll find nepotism (a …
The pandemic has forever changed how people feel about their careers and what they want out of a job. Being forced to work remotely made them realize they can succeed in their career while being more present for their family. Now that the pandemic is ending, workers want more from their employers than they ever …
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Burnout. Even the word sounds exhausting. If you’re feeling burnt out at work, don’t feel bad. It happens to the best of us. Let’s talk about what burnout really is and how you can recognize it and take simple steps to take care of yourself and get back on your feet again. Take Your PTO …
Inflation is a persistent problem for business owners, and it’s currently rising at nearly unprecedented levels. The current macroeconomic environment is a perfect storm of high demand, short supply due to chronic supply chain problems, and a major labor shortage. The typical strategy to fight inflation is by cutting unnecessary costs from your budget. However, …
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We’re so glad you’re here! For our first blog post, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little bit about what we do at WCG. My name is Heather Mellick, and I’m the owner and lead consultant for WCG. My professional background is in retail, where I spent 15 years …
