We all have different preferences. Some love sushi, while others can’t stand it. Others like the color blue, while some prefer the color red. No matter the options, we each make decisions based upon our own perspective; a perspective that has been molded by our life experiences, priorities, values,
How do they feel about coming to work each day? Is there anything that they need help with? Is the workload too much or too little? Does the employee like their job? These are all questions that a good leader can come to know the answers to. How? Through listening.
Culture
Leadership isn't easy. Not everyone is built to be a boss. Some are naturally born leaders, while others have to learn. Being a good leader requires constant reflection and evaluation to ensure the needs of the team, themselves, and the business are being met. Even when all needs
Culture
Take a look at the image below. The person in orange either represents a leader or a manager. Often these roles get intertwined. That the responsibility of a leader is alike that of a manager. Except, the difference is the position of where they are in relation to their team.
For some, the thought of committing to a year-long lease can feel intimidating and restrictive. To help make the apartment-hunting process a little simpler, and easier for renters, we offer short-term leases. We understand this, which is why we want to accommodate to each person’s preference and circumstance. If
Under a stressful situation, have you ever noticed the difference of how good leaders respond and how bad leaders react? A bad leader is driven by their emotions. A bad leader makes impulse decisions. A bad leader sees one side of the problem, without problem-solving. “The greatest weapon against stress
Being in business, means growing; It’s an essential part to the process. Except, it’s not just about growing, but how you grow is what’s important. Every direction that a business can grow relies heavily on values and purpose. For how can a business move forward, if they
Think of an email signature as an online business card. Typically, it states your name, title, company, and phone number; Essentially, everything that your business card says. Whether you work for an organization or work independently, email signatures can be a tremendous channel to utilize when promoting your most important
There’s a lot to love about living in Forest Lake. One of the cities located in Washington County. Everything that one relatively needs is nearby, making errands a breeze. There’s a multitude of restaurants, shopping, schools, trails, and parks to choose from. Among all the things you have
Everyone knows Minnesota for being the land of 10,000 lakes. Except, that’s just us being modest. In actuality, Minnesota has more than 11,000 lakes. Two of which are located in Forest Lake: Lochness Lake and Sunrise Lake. Besides these two lakes, Blaine is encompassed with ponds and
While aspiring to be a leader, it’s easy to develop role models. It’s almost automatic to the process. This is a good practice. “Before you can lead, you must first learn to follow.” The key word is, learn. When following people in leadership roles, there are characteristics that
Whether or not you’re from Minnesota, everyone knows Minnesota for being the land of 10,000 lakes. Except, that’s just us being modest. In actuality, Minnesota has more than 11,000 lakes. Five of which are located in Forest Lake: Clear Lake, Forest Lake, Shields Lake, Twin Lake,