stress management

Readers are Leaders, Are You Reading?

By Tom Cramer

Harry S. Truman is well known for his “The Buck Stops Here” plaque that adorned his desk. He also gave us, though not as often attributed to him, the perhaps better-known quote, “Readers are Leaders.” This pithy encouragement for reading is a favorite of English teachers and contains some worthy wisdom. According to many experts who have studied the differences between successful leaders and so-so executives, the habit of reading is a core differentiator. Numerous articles and studies point out the importance and value of reading, Moreover, the value of reading has …

Stress & the Secret To Handling it Successfully

As a CEO, entrepreneur, or business owner you have a tremendous amount of stress in your everyday life. Because the ultimate responsibility for everything about your business, including the financial well being of your team members rests solely on your shoulders, stress has become a natural (and often inevitable) part of your business. Recent research has shown that 48% of working professionals say stress has a negative impact on their personal and professional life. When it comes to understanding stress, how it impacts workplace performance and how it can be managed, it is …