by Michael E. Parker | Feb 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Value-Centered Solutions
Leaders have witnessed plenty of change and challenges on their teams over the last year. COVID has forced many people to work remotely for the first time. Leaders have had to make cuts to their staff, reassure people all while trying to maintain a positive and...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 18, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Value-Centered Solutions
Some would say that leaders are born, not created. I would have to say that I believe that leaders can be created through the right environment and given the right information. I have seen this time and time again as people have come in to the companies I have...
by Michael E. Parker | Nov 24, 2020 | Leadership, Michael E Parker
Does your workday feel chaotic? Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? A lot of leaders feel this way. One part of better managing your time as a leader is to recognize that perfection is an illusion and you won’t be able to get...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 8, 2020 | Leadership
Personality testing is a trendy tool that many employers use to find out their team’s strengths and weaknesses. However, when used incorrectly, personality tests can cause significant harm to a team’s morale and to the company at large. These are some ways to never...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 10, 2020 | Leadership
Hiring is a part of many managers’ jobs, which means every manager needs to be proficient in evaluating people not only on their qualifications, but also on their personability. Hire someone purely for their experience and you might have a poor team player on your...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 6, 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Diversity is a tenant of many organizations, and for good reason. Diversity can encourage better problem solving in the workplace, as a person’s background can influence their perception of the world. With more diversity, you have a larger variety of perspectives,...
