Communicate Better Electronically, Use the Right Tool
When used incorrectly, email, text, and chat waste time and compromise the work product. Get tips on how to maximize each one.
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
Team Leadership, Am I Doing It Right? (take this assessment to find out)
Knowing if we're doing all we can to lead our teams effectively is hard to nail down. Take this assessment to find out.
- Jul 22, 2021
- 4 min
3 Strategies to Manage Your Emotions and Regain Focus
This week we introduce three of those strategies to help us stay focused.
- Jul 15, 2021
- 4 min
Is Your Star Performer Ready to Lead?
Not every high performer is ready for leadership. Before promoting, consider these four questions to determine their readiness.
- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
Get the Benefits from Disagreeing at Work
Disagreement can feel icky to some and exhilarating to others. Get the most out of it by practicing the techniques that make it useful.
- Jul 1, 2021
- 5 min
5 Tips to Help You Say No More Often
Many have an aversion to saying no and the reasons for it run the gamut. Get better at it to preserve your time and energy.
- Jun 23, 2021
- 6 min
The Secret to Motivating Others (without carrots and sticks)
Many mistakenly believe rewards and punishments are the drivers of motivation. Learn here what really fosters motivation and performance.
- Jun 16, 2021
- 5 min
Demystify Decision Making, Apply Structure and Process
Team decision-making doesn't have to be frustrating, let alone time consuming. Put structure into place and make higher quality decisions.
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min
Write Better Emails (or teach others to)
Some research shows 28% of the work week is spent reading and writing email. Why not maximize the time? Get tips here & teach it to others.
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
When You Have to Onboard Yourself
Sometimes there is no roadmap helping us get acclimated. Get strategies to effectively integrate and adapt to a new role.
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
Curb Chronic Complainers
Learn strategies to protect your time and your effectiveness when dealing with chronic complainers.
- May 19, 2021
- 6 min
In Celebration of Followers
What if we spent just as much time on followers as we do leaders? Learn the impact of "leadership bias" and how to embrace followership.
- May 12, 2021
- 5 min
3 Steps to Giving Valuable Feedback
Feedback: it doesn't have to be awkward, but it may still be a little uncomfortable. That's ok. Apply these three steps to guide your way.
- May 6, 2021
- 6 min
How to Ask for Feedback and Receive It Well (even if you disagree)
Those who deliver feedback well are the ones who routinely ask for it and receive it in a respectful and professional manner. Learn how here
- Apr 28, 2021
- 5 min
How to Manage All the Things
There is no silver bullet to improving productivity. A shift in mindset helps but actually doing something different is better.
- Apr 21, 2021
- 6 min
Hybrid Work: 3 Ways to Help Your Organization Adapt
Treat the transition to hybrid work like any change: have a plan, form a team and apply change leadership principles.
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Five Questions That Improve Teamwork
When obstacles come up, some teams stall out. A way to get momentum back is to ask questions. Here are 5 to get the team moving again.
- Apr 8, 2021
- 4 min
Approach Coaching the Right Way
Hiring a coach to give performance feedback is the wrong approach. Learn why and leverage an internal partnership instead.
- Mar 31, 2021
- 5 min
From Buddy to Boss, 3 Tips for a Smoother Transition
The buddy to boss transition is a tough one. Building followership, setting boundaries, and tapping advisors will help smooth it out.
- Mar 25, 2021
- 5 min
Productive Meetings, A Shared Responsibility
Often, the host is blamed for a bad meeting but attendees hold responsibility as well. Get tips for better organization and participation.
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