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What Are the 5 Languages of Appreciation? A Guide for Leaders
Have you ever heard of Employee Appreciation Day? If you haven’t, this holiday is “celebrated” on the first Friday of March every year. Some...
Interpersonal Skills
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The Statistics on Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
You see it all the time: someone is deeply knowledgeable, a strong problem solver, equipped with top-notch technical skills, and can think logically...
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Why Is The Feedback Sandwich Bad? And How To Give Better Feedback
Many leaders shy away from delivering negative feedback or, when they do, try to soften the blow. It's human nature to do so, as, like anyone,...
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5 Verbal Communication Mistakes You Need to Correct ASAP
Collaborating with coworkers, resolving conflicts, leading meetings, working with customers, passing on information, or building healthy working...
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6 Signs You Are NOT An Effective Communicator
In today’s workplace, there are countless forms of communication to stay on top of. Between instant messages, Zoom calls, emails, presentations,...
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[Infographic] Is Empathy in Leadership a Strength or a Weakness?
There was a time not so long ago when those in leadership were expected to be authoritative, fearless, rational, restrained, and stoic. Since then,...
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10 Things Not To Do When Giving Feedback
It is easy to let someone know they've done a good job as a leader. Giving corrective feedback, on the other hand, is much more challenging. In fact,...
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3 Common Misconceptions About Executive Presence
There is a difference between a boss and a leader. A boss tells their people what to do, whereas a leader inspires, motivates, and encourages those...
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How To Spot Different Communication Styles in the Workplace
No one uses a singular communication style in the workplace. Everything from the topic of the conversation to the person you are speaking with’s tone...
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What’s Wrong With Being Accommodating and Nice at Work?
It is not uncommon for individual contributors and leaders alike to receive feedback that they’re “too nice” or “overly accommodating” at work. In...