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.

Employee Retention in 2024: What the Latest Research Says

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Employee Retention in 2024: What the Latest Research Says

Employee retention has always been an important topic. However, lately, with the fallout from the pandemic, the great resignation, and the great...

How to Create a Winning Team Charter (+ Template)

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How to Create a Winning Team Charter (+ Template)

Having a great team is essential for achieving outstanding results. While individual talent and expertise play a crucial role, harnessing the...

Self-Leadership

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A Quick Guide to Understanding Self-Leadership

Since 500 BC, there has been an appreciation for the importance and power of self-leadership. In fact, the philosopher Lao-Tzu famously said,...

7 Ways To Improve a Cross-Functional Team

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7 Ways To Improve a Cross-Functional Team

The most tumultuous team I’ve ever been a member of was a cross-functional team. The team was made up of highly-educated, intelligent individuals who...

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Exercise (+Template)

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5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Exercise (+Template)

Mistakes, challenges, and problems will always arise at work. However, what sets individuals, teams, departments, and organizations apart is how they...

The 2 Mistakes You May Be Making When Leading a Meeting

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The 2 Mistakes You May Be Making When Leading a Meeting

When you lead a meeting, your leadership abilities are front and center for everyone to see. While how you lead a meeting may not be a fair...

Coaching Conversations at Work

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Coaching Conversations: Everything You Need to Start Today

Did you know that over 90% of employees want their direct manager to address performance mistakes or development opportunities in real-time time as...

Coaching Leadership Style

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Why People Love the Coaching Leadership Style

Buzzfeed asked their community of readers to share stories of their best bosses and what made them so great. In the article, there was a common...

8 Stealworthy Management Tips and Templates

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8 Stealworthy Management Tips and Templates

As Henry Mintzberg, Canadian academic and author on business and management, put it, “Management is, above all, a practice where art, science, and...

110 Words to Describe Company Culture

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110 Words to Describe Company Culture: The Good, Bad, and Indifferent

Think of the last time you recounted your work life. What were the words you used? When chatting about work, we use certain words to paint a picture...

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