Patrick Dwyer’s Blog
Tips for the First Time Manager
Many people dream of moving up at their job and becoming a manager, but becoming one brings with it a lot of new challenges and responsibilities. It can seem overwhelming when you first start, and you may find yourself making mistakes and wondering where your focus...
How to Pitch a New Business Idea
Landing an idea with the right business can help you become more profitable than ever before. However, you'll need to make sure that you land the presentation to every business you pitch your idea to, as you can quickly lose the perfect business if you screw up your...
How Leaders Can Stay Focused During the Workday
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be hard to focus on your daily tasks at work. Leaders not only have to worry about themselves but also their team. With more responsibility comes more obstacles that you need to overcome. If you’re a leader finding it hard to...
What it Takes to Adopt a Growth Mindset
Maintaining a growth mindset is essential to success in any endeavor, yet many people don't consciously think about developing this attitude. Without the ambition to grow, your dreams will never be fully realized. Even though you may not have been born with this type...
How to Lead a Work From Home Team
Leadership can be complicated as is, but leading from home is a whole other beast. Between keeping a team motivated and communicating effectively, a leader has their hands tied with this task. Here are a few tips to ease the journey. Check-In On a Regular Basis...
Foolproof Ways Executives Can Improve Company Culture
A company culture denotes the shared beliefs and values of the employees in a company. It involves the company’s core values, the work environment, the workplace ethics, and the management style, just to mention a few. A company can reap many benefits and improve...
How Leaders Can Improve Company Morale
Employees' morale is a critical aspect of the company's productivity. Business leaders should have a duty to boost the confidence of their teams. The workplace culture should emphasize improving the team's morale. Whenever employees are happy, they tend to work hard...
How Business Leaders Can Improve Employee Retention
Getting decent employees can be a difficult task for most employers. Employee retention is quite critical, especially when they meet a company’s expectations. Below are some helpful tips that can help keep the best of employees: Focus on Recruiting The first...
How to Lead During Uncertain Times
Every leader will come across uncertain times that puts all of the pressure on you. The people you lead look to you for guidance and answers to all of their questions. It’s difficult for them to understand that you may be feeling the same as them, but you must put...
How Great Leaders Earn Their Title
Good leaders are everywhere. They show up on time, perform the tasks needed, and typically support their colleagues. But how can a good leader be great? What makes one stand out and be remembered for their traits? Focus on people. Building a foundation of trust...