3 Strategies to Manage Your Emotions and Regain Focus
This week we introduce three of those strategies to help us stay focused.
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Jul 8, 20214 min read
Get the Benefits from Disagreeing at Work
Disagreement can feel icky to some and exhilarating to others. Get the most out of it by practicing the techniques that make it useful.
Jul 1, 20215 min read
5 Tips to Help You Say No More Often
Many have an aversion to saying no and the reasons for it run the gamut. Get better at it to preserve your time and energy.
Jun 9, 20214 min read
Write Better Emails (or teach others to)
Some research shows 28% of the work week is spent reading and writing email. Why not maximize the time? Get tips here & teach it to others.
Jun 2, 20214 min read
When You Have to Onboard Yourself
Sometimes there is no roadmap helping us get acclimated. Get strategies to effectively integrate and adapt to a new role.
May 27, 20214 min read
Curb Chronic Complainers
Learn strategies to protect your time and your effectiveness when dealing with chronic complainers.
May 19, 20216 min read
In Celebration of Followers
What if we spent just as much time on followers as we do leaders? Learn the impact of "leadership bias" and how to embrace followership.
May 6, 20216 min read
How to Ask for Feedback and Receive It Well (even if you disagree)
Those who deliver feedback well are the ones who routinely ask for it and receive it in a respectful and professional manner. Learn how here
Apr 28, 20215 min read
How to Manage All the Things
There is no silver bullet to improving productivity. A shift in mindset helps but actually doing something different is better.
Mar 31, 20215 min read
From Buddy to Boss, 3 Tips for a Smoother Transition
The buddy to boss transition is a tough one. Building followership, setting boundaries, and tapping advisors will help smooth it out.
Mar 11, 20215 min read
Ask Better Questions
Build new muscles around being inquisitive. Spend less time talking and telling and more time asking and listening.
Feb 24, 20215 min read
How to Overcome Mistakes at Work
How we bounce back from mistakes is the true mark of our leadership. Apologies help, but only if done well and future actions matter most.
Feb 18, 20215 min read
Prioritize More Time to Think
Bring your best ideas forward by dedicating solitary time to think. Get tips on how to start and see examples of leaders who already do it.
Feb 11, 20216 min read
Resilience, Don't Go At It Alone
Resilience articles miss the mark when focused only on the individual. Relationships and an informal network are the backbone of resilience
Feb 4, 20214 min read
How To Find a Mentor
The benefits of having a mentor are clear yet so many find themselves without one. Get a few tips here.
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Let's Stop Should'ing On Ourselves
Should. It’s a sneaky little word that infiltrates our thoughts and spotlights what we're not doing. Get a quick tip on how to reframe it.
Jan 14, 20217 min read
Coaching: What it is, when to hire, and when not to
Coaching is a now billion-dollar industry and has been shown to be an effective strategy to improve performance. Learn all about it here.
Jan 7, 20216 min read
Avoid Two Decision-Making Traps
Consistently making good decisions is a focus for all leaders. Learn about two traps to avoid that will improve your decision-making.
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Defining Values: Why Leadership Values Matter
Getting aligned on our values means we're able to achieve our goals. Learn what values are and why they matter. Download a worksheet too.
Dec 2, 20205 min read
Reflection: What Is It and How To Begin
December is prime time for reflection. This post discusses how to build a habit of reflection. Download a worksheet to help you get started.
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