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6 Ways Leaders Can Earn and Keep Trust

Take these six steps to earn the badge of “trustworthy” from others. Read here

The Importance of Cultural Fit

When you don’t fit in at your workplace, it just doesn’t feel good to be there. You might think there is something wrong with you, and try everything to make it work. An article in The Wall Street Journal on April 10, 2014, entitled “Making Sure the Boss Is the Right Fit”, states that “a [&hellip

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The Importance of Cultural Fit

When you don’t fit in at your workplace, it just doesn’t feel good to be there. You might think there is something wrong with you, and try everything to make it work. An article in The Wall Street Journal on April 10, 2014, entitled “Making Sure the Boss Is the Right Fit”, states that “a poor cultural fit is the primary reason top managers fail, according to executive coaches and recruiters.” It’s not technical skills. It’s not getting along with others. It’s finding that you don’t fit in at the workplace. A large part of cultural fit comes from the behavioral preferences of those in charge, and the values they espouse. We are motivated mostly by our top two values, and from time to time will have our third come into play. If my top two values are the bottom two of my manager or the work place I operate...

Featured Interview on “Using Positive Self-Talk to Control Anxiety”

Listen as Bev discusses how to boost your confidence and recoup your life by thinking positive and controlling difficult situations. Listen here

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Bev on The Work Talk Show “Getting Things Done”

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Bev with Jim Blasingame

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Dr. Alvin Interviews Beverly

Beverly shares her views on how to Make the Shift for a desired outcome.  Listen here

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Syndicated Columnist Anita Bruzzese Shares Bev’s Self Talk Advice

Each of us will have self doubt at one time or another.  Beverly shares her strategies to overcome fears and anxieties that can originate from our own inner voices.  Read more

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Bev talks with Jeff Brown on the Read to Lead Podcast

Bev talks with Jeff Brown on the Read to Lead Podcast on how to Make your SHIFT. Listen to the audio here Read the blog here iTunes link Stitcher link

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It’s Not WHAT You Say Sometimes….

And sometimes it is. When we communicate with others, the words we use are only a small part of the exchange. As we talk, others who are listening are focused on our body language, our tone and the pace of our speech. We may spend a great deal of time getting the message “right” only [&hellip

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