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Don’t Be Distracted while Working at Home
Working virtually is our new normal. For some of us, this is nothing new, but now there is another level of distraction. A quick tip on limiting your distractions and staying on task. Learn more about effective communication skills with this free guide.
Learn Something New During COVID-19
Picking up something new helps your confidence soar. Use this time to learn something new. Continue to hone your leadership skills with these complimentary downloadable tips.
I hate the word Mindful…and how the Coronavirus is turning me around to it
Any time I hear that word – mindful – I gag a little. It stops me in my tracks. And it’s everywhere. It’s on every magazine cover I read while standing in line at the grocery store. It’s mentioned on most podcasts I listen to. Most articles on leadership mention it....
Dealing with Conflict More than You’d Like? 5 Ways to Fix it
Be honest…Do you avoid conflict with colleagues, clients, friends, and family members? Would you rather not deal with it? Maybe… it will resolve itself. Or maybe… the other party, with a little distance, will realize that you are right. And you need not do a thing....
6 Things you Didn’t Know About Giving Performance Reviews
My phone rings off the hook this time of year. For many, it is performance review time. I know first-hand how much people love this process. How do I give John feedback, so he does something with it, rather than just nodding his head and ignoring me? Why is it that...
Think You’re Not Biased? You’re Wrong!
While hiking in the foothills of Denver, when I see a ratted animal, I know to start walking faster, to head back home, and to pull my sweet dog closer to my side. I assume that the furry creature is not a friend. He may seem like he wants to play with my dog. Those...
Think you Know How to Handle Conflict? (Avoidance it is Not a Tactic)
Michelle had been working with Amy for over a year and although their relationship is cordial, Michelle knows she isn’t always giving Amy the whole truth. She doesn’t want to rock the boat, and on several occasions, she has observed Amy not receiving feedback well. It...
How to Give Feedback the RIGHT Way in 4 Easy Steps
Are you avoiding a tough conversation? In the past, I admit I thought avoidance was an effective tactic. I didn’t want to create conflict. How do you tell someone that he came across unprepared and no one was buying his ‘rubbish’? (I’m being nice.) I was a junior team...
5 Actions to Take Today to Finish Off the Year Strong. Do More with Less.
The summer is coming to an end, and so are long weekends, rooftop happy hours, and casual attire. Why can’t we live in a year-round summer mindset? For many, this time of year is an inflection point, and a time to strategize on finishing the year off strong. Before Q4...
How to handle a colleague with low confidence
Katie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Her business partner, Samantha, was taking credit for Katie’s work and self-promoting to senior executives. They had been a successful team for the last 6 years and had a good trusting relationship. On this Wednesday...
Are you a reluctant leader?
Four tips to gain confidence, make it easier to give feedback, and ignite your career.
14 Questions to Ask before You Say Yes
Madeline has spent the last 18 months working on a big client project. It has been a steep learning curve. She is gaining a more in-depth knowledge about the client and the industry. She feels good about mastering a new skill. She is having fun at times, and in the...