The following is a guest post by Dr. George H. Labovitz and Victor Rosansky. There is much talk today about the need to constantly align and adapt strategy to constantly changing market conditions to insure sustainable competitiveness. How can we get employees comfortable and even welcoming of this never-ending barrage of change? Dr. George H. MORE >>

Change is vital to growth and expansion. It gives organizations a competitive edge and gives employees a spark of energy. We must have change in order to grow. Whether you may like it or not, change is a normal part of any successful business. With or Without You Why not help lead that change?  Change [.]. MORE >>

 . I’ve been leading organizations, associations, committees, and projects most of my life. During that time, I generally believed that being a leader meant that I was supposed to be smarter and wiser than others around me. remember almost the exact time that I realized this. People don’t really want advice, even when they ask for it. MORE >>

Want to be respected as a leader? It won’t come easily. It’s not freely given. Yet it’s not complicated either. Here are 5 do’s…then 5 don’ts of gaining respect as a leader: Don’t. Don’t be someone you’re not. Don’t commit to more than you can do. Don’t suppress people. MORE >>

It’s shockingly easy to discourage others. It takes no skill to knock people down. It’s the joy of fools to drag down. Leaders encourage – losers discourage. Discouragement comes quickly, easily, and without thought. Encouragement – positive momentum – is a fragile flame that requires fuel, protection, and repetition. MORE >>