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...
by richardsimon | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Wouldn’t it be great if we always knew exactly how we were perceived at work? It’s easy to think that we understand how we’re seen. Many assume their work is being noticed or believe they are unfairly ignored. But what if you do not see things the...
by richardsimon | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Hard work is not the only requirement to be appreciated by senior executives in the workplace. Building a good rapport with them also matters. It is difficult for people to try and develop a relationship with someone above their pay grade. As much as it is a daunting...
