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Person Using Free Printable PDF SMART Goals Template in the Workplace

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The Only SMART Goals Template You’ll Ever Need

Setting goals in the workplace is never as straightforward as we think it will be or would like it to be. This is especially true for those in the...

Training Needs Assessment Success Kit PDF

[TOOLKIT] Training Needs Assessment

Do you know if your team members have the right skills and knowledge to excel in their roles? If you want to uncover the training needs of your...

Types of Work Culture Quiz

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The 4 Types of Work Culture (+Quiz)

What type of work culture do you have? Whether this is a question you’ve been asking yourself or been asked by others lately, you might find it...

15 Scary Statistics About Poor Management

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15 Scary Statistics About Poor Management

For better or worse, the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of a leader impacts those in their charge. A Direct manager significantly affects an...

Bias for Action in the Workplace

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Why Businesses Love a Bias for Action (And You Should, Too!)

A CEO once said to me in an explanation of his frustration with the performance of his leadership team, “I need people who have a bias for action.”...

Team Doing Six Thinking Hats Exercise in the Workplace

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How to Lead a Six Thinking Hats Exercise (+Questions and Template)

Whether you’ve heard of the Six Thinking Hats before, consider this as your sign to give it a try for yourself at least once. Here’s why. Not only is...

7 Free Management Meeting Templates and Tools

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7 Free Management Meeting Templates and Tools

Whether it’s a monthly management meeting, an annual leadership summit, or an executive offsite, these meetings can become predictable and stale over...

Does Your Direct Report Have Leadership Potential? 14 Signs They Do

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Does Your Direct Report Have Leadership Potential? 14 Signs They Do

Being an effective leader requires going beyond meeting deadlines and achieving goals. The best leaders understand they play a critical role in...

Leader Asking Ice Breaker Questions in Meeting

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Are Your Meeting Icebreaker Questions Falling Flat? Here’s Why

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of meeting icebreaker question lists out there. After just one Google search, you’ll have options upon options...

How To Prepare For a 1 on 1 Meeting

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How To Prepare For a 1 on 1 Meeting (+Agenda Template)

No one should go into a one-on-one meeting unprepared. If you do, it can send a message to the person you’re meeting with that you don’t fully...

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