For good or evil, money makes the world go around. However, in addition to that concept, husbandry, or the way that resources are managed, is part of the reason that the above statement is true. In other words, the way that money benefits individuals, businesses, and society as a whole depends on the financial acuity and experience of those who understand how money should be used. More specifically, financial acuity is at the root of why some financiers can look at an investment and know whether or not it is a wise one, in addition to knowing how to weather economic storms that might affect their own income. Financial leadership skills can be attained not only from an education that requires the study of financial markets but also, more importantly, from work experience. Continue reading “What does it take to be a financial leader?” →

Otherwise known as Generation Z, the post-digital generation were born between the mid-1990s and 2010. Unlike the baby boomers, this generation grew up through trying financial times and a lack of stability. Impact International, specialists in leadership development, explores the differences between how Gen Z feel towards teamwork and the workplace within a digital landscape. Continue reading “The post-digital generation: team building” →

Within your company, everyone has a job to do. If you’re lucky and your employees know what they’re doing, hopefully your company functions very efficiently with everyone doing their own job. But if something happens and someone isn’t able to do their job, how would your company respond? Would there be a major holdup that would have to be worked through quickly yet not seamlessly? Or would you be able to pick up right where you left off without even batting an eye? If you fear your answer might be the first, you may want to consider cross-training your employees. To further convince you, here are three big benefits for cross-training within your company. Continue reading “3 Big Benefits For Cross-Training Employees” →