Innovation is a hot business buzzword. Companies need to be innovative to stay competitive against other brands, to meet customer needs, to attract and retain the best talent. But is innovation necessary for management, or is it restricted to... (Read More)

Research tells us that as a society, we aren't such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don't take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a good... (Read More)

It's a hard mirror, but an economic downturn offers a chance to examine the underlying weaknesses revealed by those challenges. Like an actor without makeup, an economic downturn can reveal the blemishes in a company's operation. Less than optimal... (Read More)

Did you know that the typical family of four uses about 12,000 gallons of water per month? Leaky faucets and toilets and other water-gobbling problems and habits can add up to hundreds or even thousands of gallons more. The good news? Many common... (Read More)

Are you familiar with mantras? Within the practice of meditation and yoga, a mantra is a word or a sound repeated to help with concentration and to help create a sense of calm. In the leadership realm, a mantra is a statement or slogan repeated... (Read More)

Do you believe that your skills, intelligence and abilities can be developed over time? Or do you believe that your talents are mostly fixed, meaning that if you're not really good at something now, you probably won't ever be great at it? These... (Read More)

Employee productivity is a major concern for any manager, but it can be especially difficult to keep an eye on when some or all of your team works remotely. If you've experienced a drop in productivity among your telecommuting employees, then try... (Read More)

One of the requirements of being on a local district or special service district board is training through the State of Utah. It’s a vital step in learning more about government procedures and the regular business that most district boards partake... (Read More)

Meeting and networking with new people can be a great benefit to business professionals at nearly any stage in a career and in any industry. But it's also important when you're a business leader. Did you know that a strong business network has been... (Read More)