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Better Leadership through Better People Management
Leadership is influence. -John C. Maxwell Bill Bradley declared, “Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.” You don’t do that “unlocking” by putting […]
Better Leadership through Trust
You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible. —Anton Chekhov An effective leader must possess strong skills in several key areas, […]
How to Survive Air Travel
Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price. —Amelia Earhart Traveling by plane has never been […]
Mid-Year Check-In: Are Your Goals for 2024 in Sight?
As 2023 drew to a close, I reminded you that “the end of the year is a prime time for reflecting on how we can […]
How to Choose (and Prepare) the Right People for Your Succession Plan
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. —John F. Kennedy Just when you think you’ve got the perfect team […]
Pssst! Here’s the Scoop on Workplace Gossip!
Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. -Eleanor Roosevelt We all have a general understanding of what gossip is. Most […]
Leading Change (Before It Leads YOU!!!)
If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living. -Gail Sheehy I think we can all agree that […]
How to Be a Great Leader for Generation Z
An employee’s motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. —Bob Nelson You may have wondered recently…How to […]
Leading with Authenticity
Authentic leadership is the full expression of “me” for the benefit of “we.” —Henna Inam I recently had a conversation with one of my Gen […]
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to UP Your People Leadership Abilities!
Managing employees can be one of the most challenging—and also most rewarding—responsibilities as you move up within a company. When your management works and you […]
