Front-line managers and supervisors can find themselves confused about how to motivate their employees to do what’s being asked of them. If you find yourself in this situation, it can be frustrating. But you can lead a high performing team by going through these steps, one by one.
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Dec
Dec
Moving back into the office for at least a couple days a week? This can provoke a great deal of anxiety. However, many reactions to anxiety are not leadership behaviors, and the folks on our teams need us to lead, not just let it all hang out.
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Oct
Oct
Are you paralyzed by decision-making? Whether in your personal life or career, the problem might not be your confidence level but rather a lack of clarity. Being either too decisive or too hesitant can derail your success. The Myth of Blind Confidence and The Problem of Hesitation There’s a common belief that being decisive equates
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Mar
Mar
In the house where I grew up, conflict was Not. Happening. We were pleasant! That didn’t exactly prepare me for the real world, though. You see, I was raised with a single approach to conflict: SILENCE. Boy, oh boy, my folks were experts at the silent treatment! So we avoided that. Being pleasant was one of our
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Feb
Feb
“I am concerned that I am not able to focus on what really matters to me and get distracted by making money.” Over the past 20 years, Mira had built an amazing career leading business development initiatives. But as her children graduated from college she found herself wanting something more meaningful for herself. She discovered
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The Anatomy of a Slump: Why Smart Leaders Doubt Themselves Mid-Transformation (And How to Emerge Stronger)
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Feb
Feb
The pace of technological development and economic volatility has fundamentally altered how we relate to our work. It is a new business landscape, and for many, it feels like a relentless assault on stability. When leading a transformation—whether a merger, a new tech stack, or a culture shift—it is easy to mistake the natural friction
