Michelle Bennett

Michelle Bennett is a seasoned marketer with extensive experience leading high-performing teams for higher education organizations. She is able to live out her passion for learning, leadership development, and the customer experience as the Chief Marketing Officer for Niagara Institute.

Teachable Moments in the Workplace

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Teachable Moments: How To Make The Most of Them at Work

One of the most significant impacts a leader can have is passing on their strengths and knowledge to those around them. As Simon Sinek has said, “The...

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10 Best Free Resources to Ace a Kickoff Meeting

Leading a new project, forming a new team, or taking over an existing one can be exciting and daunting, and the kickoff meeting is the first...

The Ultimate List of Power Skills

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The Ultimate List of Power Skills

Things are not the way they used to be. In today's rapidly evolving world, where there is a new AI breakthrough seemingly every hour, where...

Leadership Brand Words

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175 Leadership Brand Words You’ll Aspire To Be

What kind of leader are you? You're not alone if you do not have a clear, concise, and thoughtful answer to this question. While many leaders have an...

22 Leadership Brand Examples (+ Worksheet)

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22 Leadership Brand Examples (+ Worksheet)

Your leadership brand is not defined by your title or the position you hold. It’s how people talk about you and your leadership. It’s your...

How Do You Determine Your Leadership Brand? (+Template)

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How Do You Determine Your Leadership Brand? (+Template)

Whether intentionally crafted or not, every leader has a brand. We can all reflect on different leaders and, for better or worse, the brands they...

50+ of the Best Questions to Ask in a Meeting

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50+ of the Best Questions to Ask in a Meeting

When it comes to meetings, asking the right questions can make all the difference in the level of engagement you see from attendees, the quality of...

Employee Connection in 2023: What The Research Says

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Employee Connection in 2023: What The Research Says

If you’ve been in the workforce long enough, you’ve likely made a few friends from work. Most people would agree that having friendships at work...

15 Tips for Running Effective Meetings

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15 Tips for Running Effective Meetings

We’ve all been there. Attending meetings where the leader drones on, a few people monopolize the conversation, and nothing is actually accomplished....

A Manager’s Perspective on the Performance Management Cycle

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A Manager’s Perspective on the Performance Management Cycle

The term performance management may bring a shiver down your spine, as it did mine when I first started in management. Many managers, myself...

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