Jason Cortel 
Simply put you cannot lead if you cannot maneuver corporate politics. Why do you ask? Or perhaps you are thinking “that’s not true”. Let me explain why corporate politics are important to your leadership ability. You may be able to … Read more
Envy, if surrounded on all sides by the brightness of another’s prosperity, like the scorpion confined within a circle of fire, will sting itself to death. – Charles Caleb Colton Success can be elusive when the driver is envy. What … Read more
It is pretty easy to identify when you are working for a bad boss. But, it isn’t so easy to know if you are the bad manager that employees whisper about at the water cooler. No one sets out to … Read more
What are you looking forward to? Have you set your goals to help you become a better leader in 2015? The following leadership bucket list can help polish your leadership skills and elevate your influence. Become a better business storyteller Stories are a … Read more
When employees become restless with their job it can lead them to mischief. Employees want to do a good job, they want to advance their career and they want to acquire new skills. The best way to keep employees engaged is … Read more
Your team is the foundation of your management and the key that unlocks your success. They can power your greatness engine, or they can sink you into failure. Building your team is the single most crucial thing that you will … Read more
You finally received that promotion you had been working so hard for. You want to hit the ground running as a newly promoted manager. Surprisingly, management positions often come with very little guidance. Follow these 10 success factors to ensure your success … Read more
It takes a mature and confident leader to say I’m OK being behind the scenes. Being behind the scenes allows other people to shine. The primary objective of a leader is to bring out the greatness in others. How can … Read more
We bite our tongues a lot and usually it is the right thing to do. There is one time you should never stay silent and that is when it comes to gratitude. Gratitude lifts people up. It energizes them to … Read more
“Success has no idle hands; affords no legs at rest.” – Johnnie Dent Jr. There is no greater enemy to your career success than complacency. Complacency is what keeps you from advancing, it keeps you from growing and ultimately renders … Read more
The old adage 80 percent of your performance comes from 20 percent of your reps has never been truer. The economy caused a lot of non-sales people to enter the sales profession. Despite our best hiring practices we have let … Read more
People are more often told what they can’t do, what they can’t become than they are told what is possible. Be a great boss and use the power of your voice to start telling them what they can do. Everyone … Read more