November 2017 archive

10 web design trends that ruled 2015

by JERRY CAO — Dec 25, 2015 in DESIGN & DEV (https://thenextweb.com/dd/2015/12/25/10-web-design-trends-that-ruled-2015/)  Larger images, longer scrolling, and a new kind of flat design. The forefront of web design is also expanding, but with 2015 winding down, we now have a clear idea of the year’s most influential trends. Here are the top ten trends — and their best practices — …

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Leaders are promoted from below. Managers are appointed from above.

Charles M Cawly Director at Buttercross Property Ltd (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140714102837-61346214-appointing-leaders-undermines-followers-this-promotion-only-comes-from-below/) I wish to thank the kind replies of Keith Johnston and Piyali Chatterjee whose replies have caused this article. Although there’s some disagreement between us, their honesty and the time they spent replying to my suggestions were hugely appreciated.

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Six Things Real Leaders Don’t Do (Like Boss People Around)

Liz Ryan , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2015/08/08/six-things-real-leaders-dont-do-like-boss-people-around/#661332ed5c05) People get hired or promoted into leadership roles every day. Sadly, when they get the job they may get little or no training on how to lead a team. Because no one tells them how to lead, how to communicate with their team members or how …

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Why the Best Leaders Don’t Call Themselves Leaders

WRITTEN BY MARK FENNER (http://www.riseperformancegroup.com/why-the-best-leaders-dont-call-themselves-leaders/) Every organization needs leaders and leadership is not limited to executives and managers. Leaders are people who take it upon themselves to get a project moving that has fallen off the radar. Leaders are people who take extra time to hear customer concerns and develop appropriate solutions. Leaders are people …

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