“No one wants to work anymore!” This is a common phrase I hear from managers and business leaders who are fed up. These managers and executives are tired of trying all of the carrots and sticks that used to work in hiring, training, and motivating their employees only to see them fail. I get it. […]
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No one likes to share bad news. Everyone assumes it will get better with time, and to some extent, it will. If for no other reason than you get used to doing it. Exceptional leaders aren’t willing to settle for getting used to it though. You see the challenge of having these difficult conversations that
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Learn how to motivate your team with curiosity on YouTube here! I started a 4 hour class on motivation and influence with the words; ‘If you came here to learn how to motivate your team, I’m sorry to say, you won’t. You can’t motivate people.’ After the awkward chuckles and sideways glances, that class learned what
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I started a 4 hour class on motivation and influence with the words; ‘If you came here to learn how to motivate your team, I’m sorry to say, you won’t. You can’t motivate people.’ After the awkward chuckles and sideways glances, that class learned what you can do instead. Because the truth is, you can’t motivate
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Just this morning I saw another meme stating, ‘Good managers shield their employees.’ This time it was on LinkedIn and the post went on to highlight all of the things ‘toxic’ supervisors allow their staff to deal with. This post, and many others like it, would have you believe that office politics, difficult conversations, and
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Sometimes when I want to ask my husband a question and there is a standard ‘right’ answer for husbands in general I will preface it with, ‘this is not a trick question.’ That way he knows that even though I asked him if I look good in these jeans, I am not simply prompting him
You’ve been open with your boss about your career goals. You took all their feedback and implemented it. You’ve even shared with them everything you’ve been working on to be the person they need in that next role. Now it comes down to the wire, you’re watching your email for the official offer. Your heart
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Have you ever noticed that there are some people at work that you just couldn’t hold down if you tried. They will get the best project, the coolest chances to do exactly what they want, and are the most likely to get promoted. You might look at them with just a little bit of green
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I’m not ready to commit to coaching. This is an actual message I got from a follower on YouTube. I hadn’t offered coaching specifically to this person so I was a little surprised to get the message. Looking back on their reach out, I’m translating it. I know a leadership coach could transform the way
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In an interview recently I was asked the actions and habits of exceptional leaders. One question in particular sparked my passion. The question was, what strategies leaders can use to recognize and nurture talent within their team. This question made me smile because it assumes there is a complexity to unlocking employee potential. There is
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