Leading from the Front with Four Ground Floor : Leadership & Management It’s nearing mid summer in the northern hemisphere; recently, we celebrated national Ice Cream Day! Many have favorite flavors of this delish dessert; this holds true for leadership, too. Paraphrasing a Supreme Court justice: ‘We know leadership when we see […]
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Hiring a Summer Intern? Here is What You Should Know by @deborahsweeney
by Deborah Sweeney | Featured Contributor Good news internship fans – a recent ruling by the US Appeals Court in Manhattan re-affirmed the legality of unpaid internships last week, knocking back a 2013 decision that the interns for certain media companies were due compensation because the businesses benefited from their work. Personally, I’ve always recommended […]
How to Create a Productive Workforce: The 3 As of Happy Employees by @eMakeitHappen
by Emily Worden | Featured Contributor There’s a difference between managers and leaders. The two roles are intricately linked and complementary, but they’re not the same. Managers plan, coordinate, and organize tasks. Leaders inspire, motivate, and influence people. Managers are about accomplishing short-term goals, leaders are focused on long-term vision. As business owners, we often have […]