If your manager is one that isn't engaged with your career development by offering frequent advice and guidance, it's time to look for greener pastures.

Your customers are the lifeblood of your business. Their needs and wants impact every aspect of your business, from product development to content marketing to sales to customer service.

We have heeded no wisdom offering guidance.

Having a grocer like Longo's as part of this development is a key component of what we're offering new homeowners in the towers.

Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.

Early in my career, I didn't want to disappoint my colleagues, clients, or family. So I said yes to everything. This ended up raising my stress level and shortchanging everyone else - including myself - because I couldn't give anyone 100 percent of my time, nor could I pay close attention.