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Know THEIR Story: How to Help Others Dream Bigger
On the school bus, I’d always grab the window seat, if I could. Looking out past someone’s greasy forehead print on the glass as we drove by neighborhoods, that’s where I’d dream about my future. Every day as we passed by Hillview Court, I’d think, One day I want to live THERE…in Hillview Court. Picturing […]
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Employee Behavior Confusing? Asking This Helps
Every day, managers and leaders face the challenge of understanding the motives behind their employees’ actions. They desperately try to understand employee behavior and why they act the way they do. Most days, predicting and motivating their behavior to align with organizational goals seems like an impossible task. The Cornerstone of Employee Behavior When it […]
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How Accountability Helps Teams Achieve Better Results
As soon as the clock switched from 8:29 to 8:30 pm at our house last night, my husband made a celebratory announcement to all the kids in the living room, “It’s bedtime!” As a parent to four small kids, he was happy it was their bedtime because it meant that he was soon going to […]
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I’m Positive: How to Avoid Assumptions
For Three Stooges fans out there, you’ll probably remember the following bit. If you’re not a fan, hang on — their routine illustrates a common trap business leaders and professionals encounter. These tips will help you avoid the “I’m positive” pitfall. “I’m Positive” Routine Their shtick went something like this. Larry gives Moe some sort […]
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Smart Move: Don’t Give Employees What They Want
Earning trust and respect is hard — losing it is easy. One smart move leaders should make: Don’t give employees what they want. Here’s what I mean…
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Employee Intentions Leaders Need to Know
Justin Beiber’s Intentions song reminded me of leadership this week. (Does that mean #Covid19 is getting to me?! Maybe. I’m kidding!) Seriously though, for those of us still showing up to work, we all have different intentions. My question to you as a leader is – do you know each of your employee’s intentions when […]
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Strategic Plans Beat Hope
There’s a note written on a map hanging above my desk. The familiar quote reads: “Hope is NOT a strategy.” The note hangs there, prominently displayed. And serves as my constant reminder that as a leader, I can’t afford to simply “wait” and “hope” good things happen. It is the responsibility of any proactive leader […]
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Increase Productivity by Doing This
Increase productivity and create a more positive employee engagement experience by setting boundaries. Boundaries are not bad — they’re best!
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Significant Emotional Event & The Impact on Your Employees
After the significant emotional event of COVID-19, employees coming back to work may feel and act differently. What should leaders be doing? Consider this.
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