Author Archives: jamesfkenefick

Empathy is the ability to relate to what another person is going through. It involves feeling compassion and figuratively placing yourself in their situation. Being empathetic allows you to connect with someone on a deeper level than just “feeling bad” for them. In today’s climate, being in a leadership position makes having the ability toContinue reading “Why is Empathetic Leadership Important Today?”

Creativity is a skill that is often undervalued in the workplace. This blog post will focus on three key elements of creative problem solving: imagination, divergent thinking, and convergent thinking. Understanding these concepts can help you become more creative when faced with difficult decisions or issues at work!   Clarify and Identify The Problem First,Continue reading “Key Elements of Creative Problem Solving”

Great leaders can analyze problems, respond swiftly, and challenge their team members to find solutions. Here is a list of some of the ways a great leader can solve problems effectively. 1. Communicate Openly Great leaders are universally known as good communicators. They communicate clearly and concisely in a way that their people understand. They takeContinue reading “How Good Leaders Problem Solve”

Leadership is essential to a successful enterprise, especially with so many people working remotely. While many people in leadership have technical skills, some of them lack emotional intelligence, or the ability to efficiently handle emotional interpersonal relationships. Fortunately, this is an important skill that can be learned. Here are some simple techniques to lead withContinue reading “How Emotional Intelligence Cultivates Better Leadership”

Having the right communication skills is essential for being a part of any organization. Even with great communication skills, communicating with a team remotely can be challenging. Words can be misinterpreted, creating misunderstandings and conflicts amongst the group. Although writing skills are essential when communicating with a team, it is not enough. Below are fourContinue reading “4 Tips for Communicating Effectively with Your Team Remotely”

A company’s employees can make or break an organization. Motivated employees can take a company to new heights, while lazy ones can cause bankruptcy. Unfortunately, many companies fail because they spend too much time focusing on shareholders, the C-Suite, or the customer and not enough time to develop their employees. If you find yourself inContinue reading “How To Be An Employee-Centric Leader”

Whether you want to or not, there are times in life when you have to step up and be a leader. Even if you’re not in charge at your company or school, stepping into those moments as a leader will positively impact your everyday life. It will teach you valuable skills like self-discipline, listening toContinue reading “How Leadership Impacts Everyday Life”