When we were first launching our business, I was scheduled to lead an important stakeholder call. It was something I spent hours preparing for because so much hinged on it. Spoiler alert: It was a disaster. The conference call software we were using limited us to 26 people—something I unfortunately overlooked. It wasn’t until after …

Whether you manage employees, coordinate a team of volunteers, serve on a board or are in charge of juggling your family’s schedule every day, your leadership skills hinge on your ability to communicate effectively with others. Here are six communication skills that will make you a better leader, improve your relationships with other people and …

Image source: pixabay This article originally appeared on Success As a young actor fresh out of drama school, I was convinced it would only be a matter of time before I took Broadway by storm. All I had to do was outhustle the competition. But it didn’t take long before I realized talent and hard work aren’t enough …

Image source: pixabay.com This article originally appeared on success We all start out as kids with big dreams; we want to be movie stars, astronauts and sports superstars. We want to be somebody. But then we get out into the real world and it starts beating us down, and then we start beating ourselves down. We get to the point …

Image: PixelwunderByRebecca This article originally appeared on success Most of the time, we react to situations by following the path of least resistance. It makes sense that this happens. We’re only human. When a job opportunity opens up, and we need the money, we take the job without really considering the long term. The problem is, if you …