It's true that being a good leader takes courage, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. But it also takes some skill building - the kind of skills that aren't always learned in a classroom. Here are my top leadership lessons. And, in David Letterman style, let's start with NUMBER 10.
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Could you use some great ideas for how activities to engage your employees? Here are some easy, low cost ideas that have been wildly successful with the teams I've led.
Building a positive culture starts with being intentional. Here are some ways that you can influence and improve your work culture.
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You can improve your workplace culture from low morale to positive, highly functioning teams by changing a few small things. Here are some of my top tips.
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If daily conversations aren’t handled well, small disagreements can escalate into full arguments. Improve how you deal with conflict with these tips.
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When things are not going the way you want, do you keep repeating the same response or behavior but hope for, or expect, something different to happen? This is called a communication stuck state cycle: repeating the same communication cycle over and over.
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Take the lead on your career development now and free yourself from career stagnation. Here are four ways you can broaden your short-term thinking to achieve both long and short term career goals.
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I miss my dad, but he lives on in some of the communication lessons I learned from how he lived his life. Here are my top three.
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Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?
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This week my grandson, Azi, turns two. I liken this toddler stage to being led around by a short dictator. He pretty much calls the shots. And, I'm usually okay with that.
Here's what we've discovered this year.
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