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What separates the best leaders from the rest? A call to rethink our thinking

Gary Heil and Ryan Heil, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Leadership is in crisis. From the capitals of government to the hallways of our educational institutions to the executive suites on Wall Street, effective leadership is in short supply. We know it. We can feel it. It seems clear that we’ve underestimated the challenge and looked for answers in the wrong places. To be effective in meeting the challenges posed by this crisis, we’ll have to move beyond debates about styles and tactics and help leaders challenge deeply held beliefs about how to influence people and gain commitment.

Infographic: How to build a growth mindset

Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Fewer than 1 in 3 Americans understand three key personal financial concepts by the time they hit 40, and 53% of American adults feel anxious when they think about money. This infographic outlines how to address finances head-on and how to use a growth mindset to get on the right financial path.

5 ways facility condition assessment software can improve your building

Ajwad Gebara Facilities & Grounds

As maintenance needs increase with a building’s age, building managers across the globe are surrounded by some difficult questions. While the facilities team may work on expecting the unexpected, other departments might not be as proactive. Building managers want to put an end to these worries. But how can they do that? your facilities-related challenges can be solved with a state-of-the-art facility condition assessment (FCA) solution. This software enables you to manage your single and multisite building assessments.

US payrolls add 2.5 million jobs amid reopenings; unemployment drops to…

Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Employers added 2.5 million nonfarm jobs in May after April's 20.5 million layoffs, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. May's rate of unemployment dropped to 13.3% versus 14.7% in April. Some economists had spoken of May's unemployment rate reaching 20%, rivaling the depths of the Great Depression. Instead, the labor market improved due to a partial resuming of economic activity after its curtailment in March and April to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some areas of the economy did not rebound in May.

Smart bidding can be your new digital marketing weapon for recovering brand…

Lisa Mulcahy Marketing

According to a new report, 79% of surveyed B2B businesses say they've been negatively impacted by COVID-19. That same report finds that 28% of surveyed businesses think their sales cycle will be slowed by three to six months. How can you start boosting your sales as quickly as possible? Smart bidding is a tech tool you can use to analyze millions of signals within your customer data — something you could never do single-handedly.

Mastermind groups: A perfect solution to today’s uncertainty

Victoria Fann Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Years ago, I was invited to join a women's mastermind group. It took place each week and followed a well-defined format that included a brief guided meditation; check-in; a designated amount of time for each member to share successes, challenges and receive input and support; and finally, intention-setting for the coming week. I found it inspiring, empowering and extremely helpful because it held me accountable and offered me genuine support and solutions.

Reshaping your business for the new normal

Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Even in the most optimistic scenario, the repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic will have a profound impact on how we go about our lives — and thus, on the spaces we live in — for months, probably years to come. We will need to adapt to new ways of interacting with one another and adopt new behaviors to ensure our safety and that of our loved ones and neighbors. And perhaps as never before, the home will function as the nexus of our daily activities.

Report: Developed countries are more vulnerable to cybercrime

Daniel Markuson Science & Technology

Residents of developed countries are more likely to become victims of cybercrime, according to the new Cyber Risk Index by NordVPN. The defining qualities of developed countries — high-income economy, advanced technological infrastructure, urbanization, and digitalization — are the same factors that increase the prevalence of cybercrime. NordVPN’s Cyber Risk Index covers 50 countries, comprising 70% of the world population.

Taking the pulse of association leaders, influencers and staff

Robert C. Harris Association Management

Environmental factors are encouraging organizations to regroup and consider what the future holds. Many are making positive, long-lasting changes during this time of recovery. Two distinct groups work as a team to lead an association. Volunteer leaders govern while the professional staff manage. During the springtime, associations were responding to member urgencies. Soon after, organizations propped up their operations, ensuring sustainability and relevance. Now they are asking influencers, leadership, and staff what the future holds.

6 steps to getting better at everything

Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

I've been an executive coach for almost two decades with greater than a 97% rehire rate. I want to share some of the tactics and strategies that continue to work across different industries, different cultures, and different kinds of need areas. You can become better at almost anything if you follow this simple plan.

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