Have you ever wondered why certain colors affect you in different ways? For example the color green might instill a feeling of peace or tranquility whereas red makes you feel energized and ready to take on the world. Believe it or not, there is actually a lot of research behind the art of “power colors” and each person has their own color that evokes power from within. Colors can stimulate productivity, increase confidence, intimidate competitors, and so much more. Color meanings vary from culture to culture and have changed over the decades however recent research has found these power … [Read more...]
Is Integrity Lost in Business?
It seems as though we have a dilemma on our hands when it comes to business these days— lack of integrity among leaders and employees alike. According to an article by Robert H. Moorman published in the International Journal of Leadership Studies, a survey of 75,000 people around the globe asked the question, "What do you most look for and admire in a leader?" Leader honesty, which aligns with integrity, was selected more often than any other leadership characteristic. As defined in the article, leader integrity is "both a pattern of consistency between leaders’ espoused values and their … [Read more...]