Gene Bernshtam

  Much of a team’s success relies on the effectiveness of a manager. Yet, while many aspire to become business managers, not many are cut out for the job. But, according to CEO and investment professional Gene Bernshtam, there are four essential leadership skills a manager must practice. Image source: pexels.com Decision-making is an integral skill a business manager must possess. Numerous concerns are laid on a manager’s desk every day, each with different levels of importance and difficulty. A business manager must be decisive and confident in their decisions as this affects their team and the work they produce. Problem solving is a skill often underestimated. Things don’t always go to plan, but a manager who’s a skilled troubleshooter finds a solution at the best time, preventing potential losses. Image source: pexels.com   Communication is a strength that every person entering any industry hears as among the most important skills to carry to achieve success. Busin...

 Work ethic determines the success of an individual or organization. Whether at work or in life, a solid work ethic sets one apart from the pack. Work ethic is helmed by a person’s integrity, excellence, reliability, discipline, and teamwork. Gene Bernshtam shares in this blog why strong work ethic still matters.  Image source: isg-one.com    A solid work ethic is a requirement in today’s work climate. The job market being a competitive arena, its leaders never think twice about replacing an ineffective employee with one who meets and exceeds their expectations. While some leaders have become more compassionate and emphatic towards employees, it is not always the case. Displaying poor work ethic and showing no signs of improvement could cause one their job. Employers and colleagues notice when an individual has poor work ethic. While consequences of displaying unfavorable performance at work may not be immediate, managers and teammates take notice. Colle...

Being a leader is not easy. These days, when remote work is the recommended setup for many industries, leading a team can be a struggle. Recruiting, hiring, managing, encouraging, monitoring, planning, and evaluating are all responsibilities of a leader. Certain leaders are required of a leader for an organization to achieve great results.  Image source: cio.com Image source: sloanreview.mit.edu   Have the character of a servant , shares Gene Bernshtam. While hiring more people to join the team might free a leader’s hands of some tasks, maintaining a service mentality makes for better leadership. By considering their team’s strengths and weaknesses, a leader can streamline processes more effectively, therefore making tasks easier for members. Experience matters . Managers and supervisors can spot talent from day one but are keener to promote to leadership posts those who have the love for learning and gaining experiences. Transparency may not be everyone’s favorit...