Now that you are in charge, the staff is looking to you to make great things happen, and yet as a new manager, you are just trying to remember to turn right for the breakroom and left for the restroom! There is so much to do. Even the first staff meeting is overwhelming because you […]
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“If you tie your self worth to your career, the successes and failures you experience will directly affect your self-worth.” Anne Wilson (professor of psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University) When I considered a career transition out of the HR profession, I initially feared that once I was no longer in a role as an HR […]
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As a female-founded small business with a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, we believe in celebrating the wins of our community. Every month, we feature one Founding Female and the golden truths they acquired throughout their journey. We are endlessly inspired by the courage, grit, determination, and impact that our fellow Female Founders […]
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“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” Sheryl Sandberg “What makes a good leader?” One day, I started thinking about leaders that had crossed my path and one thing stood out to me: even to this day, they were still making […]
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Coaching is a hugely helpful skill for leaders and managers. It’s a great way to help team members develop. It’s particularly effective when combined with feedback and reinforcement. We often ask leaders to “show up” as a coach, but what does that really mean? Showing up as a coach doesn’t just happen. Showing Up When I talk about “showing […]
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In coaching leaders to evolve as Servant Leaders, how to be humble is often at the forefront of the conversation. How do we develop as confident and humble Servant Leaders? While some see humility as a strength, many view it as a weakness. We stereotype the humble leader as submissive and unassertive. On the other […]
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4 Tips to Effectively Receiving Feedback How to Effectively Receive Feedback: One of the biggest challenges leaders face is that they aren’t equipped with the tools to effectively deliver feedback. Therefore, when feedback comes our way, we don’t always know how to receive it. This misstep creates a loop that negatively impacts team development. Leaders […]
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“Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating back into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, ‘I must be growing,’ and continue moving forward.”- T. Harv Eker I recently shared with my coach (yes, coaches need a coach, too!) that I learned something new and valuable through dealing with a challenging […]
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“Leadership is the ability to put the right people in the right jobs and then sit on the sidelines and be a rousing good cheerleader.” – Anonymous Recently, a client of mine said, “Why can’t my staff seem to figure out how to motivate themselves? I have 6 office employees, and none work as hard as […]
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I am a voracious reader. Yet, this past year has left me drained of energy to tackle a larger book with lots of “meat”. I found myself gravitating toward fluffy, feel-good stories. This left me with a hole in my learning cycle , as I am typically a large consumer of professional and personal skill […]
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Leadership skills are a common conversation. You may know that to be a good leader, you need to be able to communicate, listen, build relationships, coach and many more. But what are the top leadership skills that you may not know about? Here are the top three leadership skills you need to grow to rise […]
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I decided to dabble into gardening. So I went to a nursery for the first time and bought a few plants, vegetables, flowers, etc. As I embarked on my gardening journey, I carefully researched what is required to successfully grow them. Varying spectrums of sunlight, water, soil, etc. After I did my research, I began […]
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