It’s difficult to feel secure or safe in the modern job environment. It’s also really difficult trying to be indispensable without burning out at work. For many employees, job security is one of their main concerns, and many people are afraid that they may get laid off without warning. Businesses from different industries outsource their […]
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Let’s start with a question: do you do your own taxes? Many, perhaps even most people living in America do. You fire up some software (or even do it by hand if you’re old-school) and take the standard deduction, click “File” and you’re all set. Most Americans do their own taxes because their taxes aren’t more complicated […]
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Self care has become such a buzzword lately. To be honest, it’s not just a 2020 thing. Self care has been thrown around rather lightly for years now. However, I think it’s with good reason: it’s important! Taking time to ensure your own needs are met is crucial to ensure you’re able to continue functioning, […]
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Welcome to management! Whether you’ve just arrived or you’ve been here a while, you will soon learn that there is a lot to learn and we can always grow and improve our skills. With that said there are a few key tactics you can focus on today to be the most effective manager you can […]
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With everything going on in the world right now, the struggle to find motivation and productivity is real. The need to overcome procrastination is also real, but can feel so far away. We have our ups and downs, our good days and bad. Time keeps going and it has a strange surreal feel to it. […]
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Delegation. A world that scares some managers and employees, but when done effectively can produce amazing results. Delegation doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Delegation is an easy skill to learn and can be quickly mastered and turned into a long term habit. Like many new skills, it’s often just getting started that is […]
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Life is hard, regardless of being in a pandemic or not! We all have responsibilities, deadlines, bosses, social obligations, family, sleep, meal prepping, and that’s all before noon. There are so many things in a day that stretch us thin and stress us out. Your health is important, because when your health suffers, all other aspects of your […]
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Leena works in a high demanding job. There are pressures to hit numbers, manage her team and her clients. She is a high achiever and excels at work. Due to recent organizational changes, Leena has a new boss Desi. Desi can come across condescending and rough around the edges. He is not perceptive to people […]
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I don’t think I need to tell anyone that this year didn’t go as planned. For some, that meant unforeseen income and success, but for most of us, our businesses and wallets took a major hit. If you’re in a leadership position of any kind, you’ve likely felt the pressure to keep your team motivated […]
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Working remote can provide so many benefits! There can be more flexibility in your schedule, quality time with family, and a shorter commute each day. Yet, exhaustion can occur from countless zoom calls, excess screen time and communication challenges. Remote work is not always easy, but it is possible to be productive while also finding […]
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