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How structured is your approach to problem-solving?

Our reader poll today asks: How structured is your approach to problem-solving? Very – we have clearly defined steps and output at each step: 19.5% Kind of – we generally follow a repeatable problem solving process: 50.5% Not very – our problem solving is a bit haphazard: 21.5% Not at all – we never solve […]



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Are You Being Too Nice as a Manager?

Being nice to your team members to spare their feelings can actually cause bigger issues than you might expect. You’re doing them a disservice if you’re not providing clear, actionable feedback they need to improve their performance. Today’s post is by Janet Britcher, author of Zoom Leadership: Change Your Focus, Change Your Insights (CLICK HERE […]



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How do you deal with manipulative people?

Our reader poll today asks: How do you deal with manipulative people? I cut them out of my life as fast as I can: 32.5% I ignore their manipulations and do my own thing: 42.5% I often fail to realize I’m being manipulated: 6.2% I recognize I’m being manipulated but just let it happen: 2.8% I […]



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Great Leaders Say “Yes!”

Making a small shift in how you communicate with others can yield big results. A simple change from “no” to “yes, and…” will reframe your conversations in a positive light and open up new possibilities. Today’s post is by Chris Dyer, author of The Power of Company Culture (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Back […]



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What’s the biggest challenge in leading a high-performing team?

Our reader poll today asks: What’s the biggest challenge in leading a high-performing team? Dealing with their strong personalities: 25.1% Helping lower performers keep up: 14.8% Getting them to act as a team and not individuals: 41.2% Staying one step ahead of them: 8.6% Some other type of challenge: 3.2% There are no challenges. I […]



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What Leaders can do to Develop a Positive, Productive Culture

Culture is the sum of daily actions. If leaders are able to make small daily interactions into positive moments, a positive culture can emerge where people perform better and the organization generates more impact than anyone thought possible. Today’s post is by Marcella Bremer, author of Developing a Positive Culture where People and Performance Thrive […]



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How well do you handle an unexpected personal crisis at work?

Our reader poll today asks: How well do you handle an unexpected personal crisis at work? Very well. I deal with the issue productively and can resume work effectively: 33.3% Well. I deal with the issue but it has some negative work effects: 51.9% Not well. Personal crises tend to throw my work off substantially: […]



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Navigating Change through Mindfulness

Calm, compassionate, and creative leaders make for peaceful, productive, and purposeful organizations. Practicing mindfulness equips us to thrive in the face of change. As you become more mindful, you are more emotionally agile and able to shift your mindset. Today’s post is by Laurie J. Cameron, author of The Mindful Day (CLICK HERE to get […]



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Which resilience-building technique do you use most frequently?

Our reader poll today asks: Which resilience-building technique do you use most frequently? Building a strong support system: 21.3% Defining a sense of purpose: 16.3% Improving emotional intelligence:15.9% Taking care of your physical well-being: 24.3% Managing your thoughts proactively: 17.6% None of these approaches: 4.6% Try many different resilience approaches. Folks are trying a variety […]



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To Lead Across Generations Leaders Must Look in the Mirror

If leaders want to solve the challenges of the 4-generation workplace, they need to look in the mirror. Leadership is not generational, it’s relational. Today’s post is by Kelly Riggs and Robby Riggs, authors of Counter Mentor Leadership (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Generational conflict in the workplace is an almost universal topic of discussion. […]



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