by richardsimon | Dec 29, 2020 | Blog, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
What the Movies Can Teach Us About Leadership Movies telling the story of real-life people or events often invoke inspiration by demonstrating the indomitable human spirit. The bravery, courage, and persistence of a movie’s main characters also portray qualities...
by richardsimon | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Innovation is the most crucial thing in any industry, but sometimes your business can get stuck in old habits, and for technology to outpace you. While adopting new tools can help you gain an advantage over your competitors, it can also be a difficult transition to...
by richardsimon | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Although there are many essential ‘hard skills,’ such as accounting or coding, are very much in demand at the moment, it’s also necessary to have ‘soft skills,’ which focus on interpersonal communication, especially if one wants to lead....
by richardsimon | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Being compassionate is a fundamental trait for any leader to possess; practicing understanding towards your employees, especially during these difficult times, is essential to cultivating a positive work environment. However, compassion alone is often insufficient for...
by richardsimon | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Many people become a supervisor after they have been promoted from a lower position. Some people assume that someone who already worked at the company doesn’t need training; however, a new supervisor has much more responsibility than before. Taking the time to...
by richardsimon | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
There was a time when hiring a freelancer was an uncommon idea, to the point many people hadn’t heard of it. Today, more people are working as freelancers, and more people are taking advantage of the benefits this can mean for their business. While many large and...
