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January 3, 2024
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8 Ways to Network Like a Pro

Networking events are crucial for finding the right people for your organization, reaching your career goals, and making connections for future collaborations. And yet, you find yourself dreading them. You typically sit through sessions, rehearsing your pitch, and scanning the room to see who you hope you meet–and who you want to avoid. Then you […]
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Tactics of a Courageous Leader

Your five-year plan includes a new office, a raise, and a new apartment, but none of that will be possible unless you get a promotion. You know you have the qualifications, the drive, and the vision to do great things as a leader—if you could get out of your head. A characteristic that sets leaders […]
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Evolving into a Modern Leader

The unveiling of the iPhone in 2007 changed history and the trajectory of technology. Today, you probably don’t think twice about the incredible features of your smartphone. You expect the camera to be phenomenal, the screen pixelation to be crystal clear, the audio to be crisp, and the processing to be fast. As you draft […]
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Are You a Self-Aware Leader?

Your employee casually said something in a meeting that instantly jars you. You feel your jaw clench, your shoulders stiffen, and a knot plummets to the pit of your stomach. You wonder, why am I so bothered by that fleeting comment? You don’t hear the rest of the conversation because you’re too distracted by your […]
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January 2, 2024
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Managing Disrespectful Employees

The tension in the conference room is palpable. You dart your eyes toward an employee with a history of being easily angered and argumentative. Your team is presenting a new idea, but their colleagues do not share their enthusiasm. What started as a healthy debate is now escalating. You believe in the value of everyone […]
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5 Ways to Become a Better Leader

You walk back to your desk, frustrated, disappointed, and confused. You should’ve been given the lead on that project. At your last one-on-one meeting with your manager, you discussed your desire for more responsibility, and they assured you that you’d have that opportunity. So why had you been passed over—again? If you did well leading […]
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How to Be an Employee-Focused Leader

You are wrapping up your tasks around the office after a productive and seemingly routine week of leading your team when it happens: your top performer comes to you to discuss their resignation. Outwardly, you express professionalism, understanding, and gratitude for their time with your team, and offer your support for the next chapter of […]
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Are You an Effective Manager?

“Am I an effective manager?” It’s an important question to ask yourself. But how do you answer it? Is the answer yes if your team meets its deadlines? Is the answer yes if you have a satisfactory performance review? Does your answer depend on how your superiors or subordinates view you? While all of the […]
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5 Common Challenges Leaders Face in the Workplace and How to Overcome Them

All eyes turn to you. The tension in the conference room is escalating, threatening to derail an otherwise productive meeting. Your team is waiting to see how you respond to the tension between two department heads that can never seem to compromise, and you suddenly wonder how you can address this in the moment without […]
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Navigating Office Politics as a Leader: Tips for Managing Workplace Conflicts

Conflict is a normal part of everyday life–and that applies to professional work environments. When you were an employee, you may have been able to put your blinders on and focus on your work instead of getting involved in office politics. As a leader though, you know that you have a responsibility to foster healthy […]
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