Author: M. Wood

  • Embracing the Gig Economy

    Photo by Alina Vilchenko on Pexels.com The Here-To-Stay Workplace Trends HR Shouldn’t Fear POST WRITTEN BY  Ed Krow ,  Forbes Councils   There are plenty of articles circulating about 2018 human resources trends. But I don’t view these trends as prognostications. They’re already here. What we will see in the coming years is more of an up…

  • 5 Employee Characteristics That Show Future Leadership Potential

    by Refresh Leadership on November 6, 2017 in Emerging Leaders The next generation of company leaders may already work within your ranks. In today’s competitive job market, developing talent from within is more important than ever, so it’s imperative to keep on the lookout for current employees who show signs of future leadership potential.Here are a few key characteristics to…

  • Move Over Millennials: Here Comes Generation Z

    by Refresh Leadership on January 26, 2018 in Emerging Leaders, Teamwork and Communication For the past 15 years or so, Millennials have been the generation on the rise and have received their fair share of analysis — and punchlines — as they staked their claims to increasingly influential roles in the workplace. Fortunately, and in spite of some fears to the…

  • 5 Steps for Crafting a Quick and Effective “Elevator Pitch”

    by Refresh Leadership on June 4, 2018 in Quick Tips According to the late author and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, “success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” You never know when you might cross paths with someone who could impact your career or become your next big client. So, it’s important to have a well-crafted “elevator pitch” ready to go when…

  • 7 sure ways to avoid burnout on the job

    By Peter Economy | May 16, 2018 Is staying focused a foreign concept to you? Wondering how to stay motivated and keep your concentration? You may be burning out. Our work and personal lives are busier than ever, and it seems that we just can’t get enough done in the 24 hours we have each day. As a…