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Leading Teams (7)

Manager who is busy at work

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Is Being Busy at Work Making You a Bad Manager?

Every year a new study comes out that confirms what many already know - managers are incredibly busy at work. Between the daily 2.5 hours spent...

Innovative Thinking

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One Simple Secret for Boosting Innovative Thinking On Your Team

In the VUCA world we find ourselves in, with constantly changing directions, amplified complexity, and uncertainty, individuals, teams, and...

Bored at Work

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Are Your Employees Bored at Work? 5 Ways You Can Help

Boredom at work, nicknamed boreout (a play off the term burnout), can happen to even the best employee. While there are countless articles claiming...

Leadership Behaviors That Crush Employee Motivation

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6 Leadership Behaviors That Crush Motivation

Employee motivation is essential to a team’s and organization’s success. From increased productivity and team performance to decreased turnover and...

People Leader Helping Employees Embrace Change

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Want Your Team To Embrace Change? Involve Them.

In your career, how many change initiatives have you experienced? Of those, how many actually succeeded? For too many people, the answer is very few.

Direct Report Struggling to Have a Can-Do Attitude

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The Real Reason Direct Reports DON’T Have a Can-Do Attitude

There are some people who unintentionally and naturally exude a can-do attitude. They don’t shrink away from a challenge but rather face it head-on....

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[GUIDE] Turning Around Demotivated Employees

This guide is a must-read for any manager or supervisor looking to motivate and engage their employees.

Are You A Team Oriented Leader?

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Are You A Team-Oriented Leader?

Leaders play a pivotal role in building and influencing their teams. They set the tone, behaviors, and expectations of how the team functions. Given...

10 Things Your Direct Reports Really Want From You

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10 Things Your Direct Reports Really Want From You

With a team of unique individuals with different personalities, experiences, and preferences, it is hard to know what your direct reports want and...

The Importance of Saying “Good Job Team”

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Do You Say “Good Job Team” Enough? Why Recognition Matters

A simple “thank you” or “good job team” is a powerful leadership tool. Yet, recognition and appreciation for employees and teams can quickly be...

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