5 SMART Traits That Every Leader Needs

By dchang

In today’s business world, the big no longer beat the small, it is the fast that beat the slow. Being fast and adapting to the needs of the marketplace requires having and continually developing SMART skills your business needs. Having a great business idea and the necessary capital doesn’t mean you will automatically become successful.…

The 7’Cs of SMART Communication

By dchang

If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication. John W. Gardner Leadership rises and falls on communication. A great deal of your success depends on your ability to think critically, creatively and to communicate your intentions and decisions to others. People see your actions, not your intent. This…

Why You Need to Create a Leadership Manual

By dchang

One of the first things any leader should do when taking command or joining a unit is to understand the organization. He or she should understand the different duty positions, roles, and responsibilities. Not having clear job descriptions and expectations is one of the main reasons for poor team cohesion. You mustn’t assume that people…