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What It Takes to Actually Be Liked at Work
Likability isn't something you are born with; it's something you build. And it starts with these four behaviors.
The Different Types of Employees & How to Manage Each One
Do you actually know who is carrying your team and who is quietly dragging it down? Here are the four types of employees on every team and how to manage each one.
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Generational Dynamics in the Workplace [VIDEO]
For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce is evenly represented by four generations. In this discussion, our team explores how leaders can improve communication, culture, and performance across age groups.
Is Your Boss Bad… or Just Imperfect? How to Work with Flawed Leaders
Not every frustrating boss is toxic. Some are just human. Here’s how to work with a boss who’s flawed but not destructive.
When Helping Harms: How Well-Intentioned Leaders Can Produce Unhelpful Outcomes
The line between support and sabotage is thinner than we think. Here are four ways well-intentioned leaders might be doing more harm than good.
Want Motivated Employees? Start by Doing These 6 Things
“Where do I find motivated employees?” We hear this question all the time. It starts with how you lead. Here are 6 actions that will help you build a motivated team.
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Teams: Is Your Team Dysfunctional? [VIDEO]
Is your team dysfunctional? Here are six symptoms to help you identify if it is dysfunctional and if it is time to get help.
“Stop The Madness!” Strategies to Help Yourself & Others Manage Change
Overwhelmed by change or facing resistance from your team? Here are practical strategies to stop the madness and help yourself and others navigate change with confidence and ease.
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How to Recruit and Inspire Volunteers [VIDEO]
Recruiting volunteers is incredibly difficult, especially since only about 1 in 4 U.S. adults volunteer each year. Here are five strategies leaders can use to recruit and inspire their volunteers.
Crazy-Makers: 7 Employee Behaviors That Will Make Any Leader Dread the Morning
We often hear about the power-crazed or bizarre boss, but what about the employee who makes their boss a bit crazy? Here are seven employee behaviors that can make a leader dread getting up and going to work tomorrow.
Alone: 8 Reasons Every Employer Should Encourage Relational Connection at Work
For the first 200 years of U.S. history, we were known for our social connections and sense of community. But then, we stopped hanging out. Isolation negatively impacts all areas of our lives. Here are eight reasons why every employer should encourage relational connection at work.
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Investing in the Well-Being of Your Employees [VIDEO]
Employees are increasingly interested in prioritizing their well-being which not only benefits your staff but also your organization. Here are practical strategies to create a supportive and thriving work environment that will lead to a healthier, more engaged workforce.
7 Ways to Work Well with People Who Are Not Like You
We often gravitate to people who think and act like us. While our lives can feel easier when there is a high level of sameness, the loss of creativity and innovation is very real. Here are seven ways to work well with people who are not like you.
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Teams: How to Breathe New Life into a Broken Team [VIDEO]
Teams are inherently dysfunctional. But as the leader, you have the power to change that. Here are 9 steps to bring new life into your team.
What Your Boss Really Wants From You
We all have expectations of each other, and this includes your boss having expectations of you. Here is what every leader desires most from their team members.
What Every Employee Wants Most from Their Supervisor
A college athlete once told me that he was not getting much game time, but when he met with his coach, the coach provided non-helpful guidance. Many employees feel the same way. Here are 7 things employees want most from their supervisors.
10 Ways to Create a Positive Work Culture
“Depressing.” “Friendly.” “Efficient.” “Ruthless.” Every organization has a culture, and a positive one adds to the retention of your top team members. In this free chapter from our book, STRETCH – 26 Weeks of Leadership Exercises, learn 10 ways you can shape the culture of your organization.
Unlikely Leadership Lessons from a Haunted House
In my job as a youth pastor, we once organized a haunted house outreach for the community. What started as an idea with a handful of teens grew into over 1,000 people touring the House of Horror! Here is what I learned as a very young leader of this event.
DISC Behaviors: How to Work with Others Who Are Different Than You
Your ability to interact with others could be the difference between success and failure in your personal life and in your work life. Here’s how to effectively work with those who are different than you.
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Leadership: 4 Directions You Need to Lead [VIDEO]
“What is the most difficult aspect of leadership?” I get asked this frequently. In my opinion, it is the four directions of leadership – leading yourself, leading lateral, leading up, and leading down. Here are best practices to manage each of them well.