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It’s Hard to Read the Label When You’re Inside the Jar…Learn Self Awareness
Come out of the jar and improve your self awareness. Take a short quiz to find out if self-awareness training would be helpful
Four No-Nonsense Tips for Retention
Keep your employees engaged, reduce burnout and create a positive work environment.
Busy and Tired? How to Manage Your Energy
Become aware of your energy profile and your energy drains and fillers
Get Motivated to Motivate Your Staff
Now more than ever, it’s time to motivate your staff
You Shouldn’t Feel That Way – and Other Phrases to Eliminate
How to replace suppression phrases with validation to improve communication “You’re getting upset over nothing.” That’s what my boss told me after a particularly difficult project meeting where everything seemed to go wrong. I’m sure she meant well, but her words...
Curiosity: The Secret to High-Functioning Communication
How to be a curious, not judgmental leader Walt Whitman said, “Be curious; not judgmental.” The word, curiosity, evokes a sense of openness and flexibility. That’s a good way to approach interpersonal communication. In my courses, we define the goal of communication...
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Spend Your Training Dollars Wisely and Start Your Team Off on the Right Foot in 2024
As we approach the end of the year, strategic leaders and managers are gearing up to equip their teams with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in an ever-evolving technological landscape. The importance of investing in employee training cannot be...
Complex Decision-Making: Mitigating Confirmation Bias in Data Analysis and Input
Complex decision-making can be a treacherous undertaking that has the potential to shape organizations' destinies. Managers who are making these critical decisions heavily rely on data analysis and input from diverse sources. However, many managers don’t realize that...
Essential Training for Managing a Hybrid Workforce
Over the past two years, one trend has emerged as a transformative force in the modern workplace: the rise of the hybrid workforce. Millions of people and organizations around the world are now splitting their working hours between their home and office. As we...
The Transformative Power of Mentorship
In our current, fast-paced and ever-changing professional landscape, leadership development has emerged as a crucial aspect of personal and organizational growth. Mentorship programs have gained significant attention as an effective tool for fostering leadership...
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