When you’re having tough conversations it’s critical to be honest, kind, and sets standards for the future. It not only sets you apart as a leader on the team but it helps people work more effectively. It also sets the team up for success. I actually have 6 great reasons why you want to have […]
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Do you know what style leader you are? There are a variety of different styles. From your traditional autocratic manager (think, they say jump you say how high) to a coaching style leader (they ask questions to help you discover if jumping is the best next step). Close to the coaching side of the spectrum
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I don’t care what stage in your career you are, how many years of experience you have, or what your title is, everyone needs to be held accountable at work. (We’re starting off a little bold today, I know.) Holding someone accountable for their work means that you care about the result that you’re all
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Professional growth and professional development have really evolved over the years. It used to be enough to just say you were going on vacation for a few days, er, I mean, to a conference. You would show your boss the brochure and the promotional materials and that was proof that you learned and grew. Then,
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What would it look like to tell someone who really believed they knew what’s best for you that you were going a different direction? This question is portrayed in movies all the time. Usually with an unruly teen whose parents want to get into a steady and safe career. Instead the teen runs off for
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I’ve gotten to the point that I was working so hard on a goal, even causing myself physical pain to get it, all to find out that it led to nothing. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that I’m not the only one either. How do you know the difference though?
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Find a mentor they say. Get a mentor that can help you process things and provide you insight and advice. Work with a mentor who can open doors for you and help you along the way. I mean, that sounds great but where and how do I ‘find a mentor?’ It is not as though
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