Publisher's Synopsis
We'll Cover: Care for Your Team and Increase Productivity-Why is it important to express an interest in my team members' well-being and career development?-How can I show I'm committed to my employees' success?-What can I do to promote a better work-life balance for my employees? Use Coaching to Help Your Team Reach Their Goals-What does it mean to be a good coach in the workplace?-Why is it important to coach well?-What are some ways to be a good coach? Collaborate While Working Remotely-Why is it important to collaborate while working remotely?-How do I stay efficient and collaborative while working apart from my team?-What tools and tactics can I use to coordinate with others working remotely? Design Thinking: An Innovative Way to Turn Ideas into Products-What is design thinking?-Why is design thinking important for fostering innovation within my business?-How do I practice design thinking? Finding or Transitioning to Remote Work-Why is it important to plan for working remotely?-How can I talk to my current employer about starting to work remotely?-How can I filter my job search to find remote work? Keep Top Talent with a Gender Equal Workplace-What's a gender equal workplace?-Why is rooting out gender bias important for my business?-How do I promote a gender equal workplace? Hiring & Recruiting Tips for Businesses of All Sizes-What should I think about before I decide to hire a new employee?-How do I know if I need a full time or part time employee?-What are some guidelines for recruiting and hiring good employees? Structure Your Interviews to Make Better Hires-Should I rely on my instincts when I'm interviewing job candidates?-What is structured interviewing?-How do I conduct a structured interview?Create Strong Job Postings to Hire Strong Employees-Why should I take the time to craft a strong job description?-What steps can I take to make sure I'm attracting strong job candidates?-What should I include in the job description? Lead to Succeed: Motivate People with Leadership-What's the difference between a good leader and a good manager?-Is there a style of leadership that works best?-What are some characteristics of a good leader?Reach the LGBTQ Audience by Being Inclusive-Why is it important to create marketing that resonates with the LGBTQ community?-How do I make sure my team and company understand this community?-What type of research will help me reach this audience?Avoid Micromanaging and Help Your Team Succeed-Why should I avoid micromanaging?-How can I empower my team to perform better?-How can I balance overseeing my team with giving them freedom? Master Mindfulness and Start Paying Better Attention at Work-What is mindfulness?-Why is it important to be mindful and manage your mind as you work?-How can you manage your mind and improve your work with mindfulness? Negotiate with Confidence to Make a Deal-Why is developing strong negotiation skills important for my business?-What are the best practices for negotiating?-How do I exit a negotiation with a good deal? Build a Professional Network that Works for You-Why is networking important to my professional development?-How can I build my network?-What can I do to make the most of networking events?Also Included Overcome Self-Doubt As You Run Your BusinessPreparing for a Successful Business NegotiationDial Up Your Communication Skills to Collaborate BetterBe More Productive at Work by Renewing Your EnergyReflective Listening: How Strong Teams CommunicateManage Your Time to Make the Most of ItFighting Unconscious Bias in the WorkplaceWorking Remotely and Productively at the Same TimeWork-Life Balance: The Right Mix for Business SuccessBuild an Innovative Workplace Destined for Long-Term SuccessWork Smarter (Not Harder) to Help Your Business
