Let’s face it, not everyone loves an icebreaker. As a coach, facilitator, development fanatic and extreme extrovert, I love a good icebreaker. But I’m fully aware that not everyone does. With that said, no one can deny that an icebreaker is a great way to get to know others, team building, and most importantly build […]
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely been hearing a lot of conversation around vulnerability and why you need to be a vulnerable leader. So…what is vulnerability? Webster defines vulnerability as capable of being physically or emotionally wounded; open to attack or damage. Well no wonder we tend to avoid this idea of […]
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I hear from clients all the time: I want to be a better leader. So the question is, what makes us a better leader? As we always say great leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Whether you’re just getting started on your leadership journey or you’re a seasoned pro take a moment to evaluate where you are […]
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Burnout is something we have all suffered from at some point. Whether you are the one experiencing the burnout or you are witnessing others experience it – it’s painful. When it comes to helping your employees avoid and overcome burnout there are a few things you can do. Educate Your Team on the Signs of Burnout Help […]
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Questions are one of the most powerful (and important) tools in a managers tool box. As a coach, I work with leaders for days, weeks or months on end specifically around questions. Think back to a leader you had in the past that you thought was really great. What types of questions did they ask you? Think […]
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Most companies are now virtual. The loss of team connection has hit many teams hard. We no longer have the “watercooler” to stand around, chat and catch up. We all crave human interaction (yes even introverts need to connect on some level). Working in a virtual environment has both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages: Flexible working […]
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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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Delegation. A word 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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Whether you are managing people for the first time or are a seasoned leader, we all have room to grow. Effectively managing and leading your team helps you focus time on what’s truly important all while continuing to advance in your organization. Partnering with a leadership coach will help you build self-awareness, develop your leadership […]
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One of the ALV 9 Culture Commandments is Be a Perpetual Student. Even the smartest person in the room has something to be learned. Never stop asking questions. Learning is an opportunity, not a chore. Always be bettering. Learn. Grow. Develop. Repeat. This is really what personal development is all about, constant growth in pursuit […]
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