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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Ask any group what is one of the things they wish their leader did better. One of the answers is almost always that they want to be heard. The leader looks on in surprise at this answer and says, “I hear you!” But, as leaders, do we listen? Do we really practive active listening as […]
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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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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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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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“Tricks of the trade” for being an effective leader in 2020 are coming at us fast and furious. The past six months have demanded that effective leaders become curious, stay calm and flexible. As a leader you are likely dealing with intense fluctuations in information, business models, people, technology and data – not to mention […]
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The workplace has long been a hotbed for female inequality. And the sad truth is, there hasn’t been much improvement over the past decade. Here are a few facts about women in the workplace: On average, women earn about $0.81 to every $1 that men earn. Only 22% of C-suite executives are women. 35% of […]
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HR, or Human Resources, is an essential component of most businesses. Human Resources departments have various different roles and impact many different aspects of a workplace. HR can often be overlooked. However, the importance of an effective HR department is vital to the success of a business. Whether they are a small start-up or a […]
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Although working from home has many advantages, there are also integral cybersecurity risks when partaking in remote work. Staff using unsecured personal devices, multiple network access points, and a lack of knowledge about safe online security practices overall are just a few. Businesses must understand and acknowledge these threats through implementing company-wide awareness, the provision […]
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It is a well-known fact in the business world that when employees are engaged, they can help with your company’s growth. To keep them engaged in this way, you should find ways to provide perks which can help them with their career development and advancement as well as help them improve the quality of the […]
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