Before you became a manager or team leader, success was about solving problems for people. As an effective leader, though, you solve problems through people. Delegation is a critical skill for managers that maximizes their effectiveness and empowers their teams. Properly delegating tasks not only frees up a manager’s time for higher-level strategic work but […]
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Jun
Jun
Burnout Is a word tossed around casually, often dismissed as simple fatigue. But for the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s a serious issue with a clear definition: burnout is a state of “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Alarmingly, FlexJobs reports that 75% of workers have experienced burnout… And the consequences? Unproductive […]
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Jun
Jun
Leadership development training days aren’t optional; They are essential for great teams. Engaging and effective leadership development days are a critical necessity for sustaining your organizational success and growing your people. Staff training programs play a pivotal role in nurturing the next crop of leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to […]
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May
May
The most effective leaders understand that clear communication isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Different people have different communication styles, shaped by their personality tendencies. Just like a key needs the right grooves to unlock a door, your leadership approach needs to adapt to different personalities to achieve truly productive communication. Enter the DISC assessment… This powerful […]
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Apr
Apr
Mergers and acquisitions, while promising exciting ventures, can often become battlegrounds of clashing cultures, leaving you with a demoralized workforce and a struggling combined entity. And if you do not address the many issues that a corporate merger or acquisition present regarding your culture, you will soon lose many of the people that could propel […]
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Mar
Mar
Imagine a workplace where everyone wakes up energized, knowing their actions contribute to a bigger, shared vision. Imagine collaboration erupting, not from forced mandates, but from a deep understanding of “why” and “how” each role connects to the team’s success. This isn’t a dream; it’s the reality unlocked by harnessing the power of the […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most difficult parts of any team leader’s job is to have positive and effective feedback conversations. If you want to improve your retention or results as a leader, you understand that part of your job is to address behaviors that affect your team performance… “THE SUREST WAY TO LOSE GREAT EMPLOYEES […]
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Jan
Jan
IF YOU WANT TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN WINNING TEAMMATES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION, YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT… I’m always honored and excited when I get invited to conferences to share a message to develop Effective Leaders and help companies build an exceptional workplace culture. But one of the most important keynotes I share […]
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Dec
Dec
Your successful 2024 is about windows and mirrors. Windows are what you are likelyto be concerned with the next month or two. And that isn’t a bad thing. It is only natural to begin to look forward and to direct your focus to the things you anticipate and things you want to accomplish in […]
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Nov
Nov
Accelerating your growth as an team leader or teammate is about mastering the art of effective communication. As I share in many keynotes and training programs, “being effective is not about experience… it’s about awareness.” And in teaching audiences how to become more aware of themselves and their team members tendencies and needs, I have […]