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Manage Conflict by Eliminating the Three A’s

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Guest post by Marlene Chism Getting promoted into a leadership position means you’ll have to do things that make you uncomfortable. You’ll have to initiate difficult conversations about performance, you’ll have to course-correct inappropriate behavior, you’ll have to set boundaries, you’ll have to inspire accountability.  In short, you’ll have to learn how to maximize your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Difficult Situations, Leadership Tagged With: leadership, managing conflict

Mentoring vs Coaching: 4 Key Differences And How to Maximize Both

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Guest Post by Grace Lau When looking for professional and personal development, often coaching and mentoring are brought up. Both help individuals to grow, aiming to improve their performance and responses in various situations. However, the two terms have separate meanings and have significant differences in how they carry out their aims. We’ll look at some of the key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching & Feedback, Communication, Leadership, Management Tagged With: coaching, goals, mentoring, Mentoring And Coaching, Mentoring And Coaching In The Workplace

The 4 Leadership Styles that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest

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  Guest post by Robert Jordan Your frame of reference affects your perceptions. For example, take four friends—an architect, a chef, a graphic designer, and a financial analyst—and sit them down around a table on launch day at the hottest new restaurant in town. When asked to describe their experience, chances are: The architect might note the structure of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership, Personal & Professional Development Tagged With: leadership, leadership styles

Flight Instructor and Gardener

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  Guest post by Mike Fransen Wings and Roots… those are two of the key ingredients my wife, Stacey, and I were instructed to help grow in our two daughters in route to launching them successfully into the world.  Developed wings help us reach and dream beyond where our gifts and talents otherwise might alone take us. Deep roots ensure we always remain anchored in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching & Feedback, Leadership, Personal & Professional Development Tagged With: coaching, lead by example, personal development

Taking Over Management of a Hybrid Team

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Guest post by Ainsley Lawrence Every new manager gets confronted with challenges. Leadership classes and experience working under other managers can help you gain some of the skills and insights you need to oversee a team of workers, but there will always be elements of the job that you have to learn through trial and error. The rise of hybrid work arrangements has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Future of Work, Leadership, Remote Work, Teambuilding

5 Easy Ways to Accidentally Make Your Employees Hate You

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Guest post by Indiana Lee Being a good leader is no easy task. You’re responsible for helping your employees reach their goals, fostering a positive workplace environment, and pushing for productivity without alienating anyone. Finding a management style that works for you is important; however, your style should never come at the expense of employee happiness. You might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Difficult Situations, Leadership, Management, Personal & Professional Development Tagged With: leadership, management style, micromanager

Why Taking Time for Yourself Will Make You a Better Leader 

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Guest post by Dr. Dennis O'Neil and Greg Hiebert When you’re a new leader, it can be easy to let self-care fall to the bottom of the list of priorities, but actually, it needs to remain near the top.  Self-care, to some, may feel indulgent—as though you are neglecting other priorities for selfish reasons. In caring for your body, mind, heart, and spirit, you actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership, Personal & Professional Development Tagged With: leadership, personal development, self-care

6 Ways to Improve Collaboration in Your Company

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Guest post by Emma Grace Brown Today, most progressive companies focus on teamwork. By allowing your employees to work as a team, you'll boost their morale and productivity. While working as a team, employees will share ideas and develop cost-effective, efficient solutions to business problems. The benefits of collaboration: Saves time and speeds up production More … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: collaboration, leadership

How to Keep the Project Running When You’re Under Stress

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Guest post by Eun Rockwell   At some point in your career, you'll encounter stressful situations on the job. A new assignment may loom larger than life. Unforeseen events like illness or family problems can cause stress. Asking for assistance too late has led many project managers to fail and watch the job fall apart. How can you prevent this? Planning ahead is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership, Personal & Professional Development, Productivity Tagged With: dealing with stress, project management

Putting People and Culture First: The Importance of Developing Relational Intelligence on the Frontlines

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By Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates and author of RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: THE FIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO BUILD LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS   Making the transition from individual contributor to a new manager or supervisor can be an exciting and challenging time. There are several things that a frontline leader needs to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership, Teambuilding Tagged With: leadership, Teambuilding

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