Courage is a fundamental piece of being a strong leader. Discover why it matters and how to demonstrate true courage in the workplace. The Career Consultant provides inspiration and some practical guidance for those looking to build their leadership skills one step at a time.

Communication expert, Steve Roesler, shares his views on some of our favorite topics including leadership and purpose. With his unique wit and extensive experience, the OA community stands to learn a lot from this humble business guru. Take a look and see for yourself!

What does it take to be a leader or a manager? Are they one and the same or two different animals completely? Let’s take a look at how these roles are similar, how they are different and how they work together.

We're excited to tell you about the fifth annual Administrative Excellence Award, presented by OfficeTeam. This prestigious award recognizes one administrative professional for outstanding performance. Do you know someone who deserves an award like this? Find out all the details and nominate your co-worker today!

Valuable meeting leaders know how to guide others toward having a successful and productive meeting. But, what does it take to achieve this? Learn the five essential qualities that effective meeting leaders possess.

Have you always secretly thought your boss was faking competence? Well, according to research appearing recently in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, you might be right. Learn what you need to know about this surprising study, and how it can affect your career.

Have you ever heard of Six Sigma? Many companies use the Six Sigma program to improve productivity and reduce errors. The process itself is quite comprehensive and can be somewhat overwhelming to those who aren’t familiar with it. Our Training Doctor breaks it down and provides a thorough overview of the system.

If you’re a team leader or supervisor, you may find it difficult dealing with changes in your organization and the impact they have on your team. But here are five easy steps to help you be a better agent of change.

What does it take to be a leader? The answer is – a lot! Our Career Consultant is walking you through all the characteristics of a successful leader and challenging you to step up to the plate! Are you ready to lead?

Think laughter has no place in the office? Think again. Successful leaders embody many traits, one of which is a sense of humor. This month's challenge is all about looking at the lighter side, and using humor – respectfully and appropriately – to improve your leadership skills.