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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, […]
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motivating employees
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
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Soar to New Heights in the New Year
Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will
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How to Survive the Rush to Year’s End
It’s all fun and games till Santa checks his naughty list. —unknown If you can believe it, we’re a mere 7 weeks away from
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How to Influence to Win!
There’s a widespread belief that the business world is run by powerful people. There’s some truth to that, sure. But I think it might be
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Giving Difficult Feedback
We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve. —Bill Gates Effective leaders know the value of surrounding themselves with
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11 Tips for Promoting Teamwork in a Hybrid Environment
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.—Phil Jackson Even though the end of the pandemic
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Tapping into Purpose
Everybody has a purpose. —Dolly Parton- One common thread that runs through my professional life—from my decades as a corporate executive to my current work
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Coaching from Afar
Coaching tops the list of skills that many executives look for in their frontline managers, and for good reason: effective coaching can dramatically increase employee
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How to Find a Mentor and Nurture the Relationship for the Long Haul
Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you
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Motivating Employees: Look Beyond Money
When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute. —Simon Sinek When you’re a manager, no
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9 Low-Cost and No-Cost Ideas for Motivating Employees
Managing and motivating employees can be an incredibly challenging responsibility – and also one of the most satisfying – especially when your employees surpass your
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