I was just recently reminded of an invaluable anecdote that I read. The story goes like this: Several airport workers were painting new lines on the tarmac. At one point, an employee knocked over a can of red paint. To cover up his mistake he painted the spilled paint into a nice smooth circle. Nobody was the wiser. Year after year when…
A broad and common definition of diversity is an environment where people of all backgrounds, races, religions, sexes, and perspectives are welcomed. This includes diversity of thought which happens when there are employees that bring different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences to the table. Yet due to recent events, in this article we will focus on the lack of diversity associated with the African…
If you are a professional and are wondering if you should get a certification to increase your market value, read on. Certifications are quite popular these days, and in fact the popularity of certifications has caused there to be less of a pay premium over non-certified professionals than ever before. However, there are still many good reasons to obtain a…
I’ve been in leadership positions since my third year out of college. Boy did I make a lot of mistakes back then. I didn’t realize then that leadership is really all about people, it has nothing to do with your title. If you want to be a true leader, you must inspire your team to follow you, and they’ll possibly…
