Leadership 101
As leaders, we often have a sense of what we're supposed to be doing, but helping to ensure that the people on our team are clear about that, and that we're all in alignment - that can be very tricky, READ MORE
The TLS Blog
The TLS blog is where you can find strategies to navigate through the ever-changing and complex challenges you face as a leader. We aim to inspire you and welcome your thoughts on the topics and ideas that we present in the blog.
Emotional Intelligence: Social Engagement
Join us for our final conversation about Emotional Intelligence! This is where we bring it all together to focus on how our awareness of ourselves and others around us can make a huge difference in how successful our interactions actually READ MORE
Emotional Intelligence: Social Awareness
Have you ever said 'good morning' to someone who did not return the greeting? What did you notice about your reaction? Did you make up a story about their response? Listen today as we share how this common occurrence really...READ MORE
Emotional Intelligence: Self Regulation (Managing Your Reactions)
As we continue our exploration of the topic of Emotional Intelligence, we move from focusing on self-awareness to self-management, or self-regulation. How do you manage your 'big' feelings? Join us as we share some of our own strategies to address READ MORE
Emotional Intelligence Self Awareness
As we jump into our series on Emotional Intelligence, we start where a lot of self-development begins - AWARENESS! Listen to hear two similar, yet different questions that might help you increase your own awareness in powerful ways!READ MORE
Emotional Intelligence Overview
Emotional Intelligence. You've probably heard this topic referenced many times, but have you ever stopped to really consider WHAT it is and WHY it matters? Join us as we kick-off a series on this important topic!READ MORE
Trust Impacts Constructive Feedback
In our final installment on Constructive Feedback, we explore what kind of environment is needed for the feedback process. Hint: Trust. Connection. Listen as we share how building each of these really matters!READ MORE
Receiving Constructive Feedback
Today we are sharing some specific ways to conduct the 'constructive feedback' conversation. We touch on everything from the nonverbal cues to the 'so what' of it all! Join us to learn more!READ MORE
Make Constructive Feedback More Constructive
Today we are sharing some specific ways to conduct the 'constructive feedback' conversation. We touch on everything from the nonverbal cues to the 'so what' of it all! Join us to learn more!READ MORE
Why is Constructive Feedback Challenging?
Have you noticed that it can be challenging to give or receive constructive feedback? Today we touch on some of the reasons for this challenge, and some ideas to make it just a bit easier...READ MORE
Constructive Criticism is NOT Constructive!
Ever wonder what the difference is between Constructive Feedback and Criticism? Listen as we describe the three types of feedback, and share some distinguishing characteristics of each one.READ MORE
Active Listening
One of the top challenges that came out of our ‘Communication Challenge’ survey – was all about listening – specifically – “Listening to Understand”. Not sure what we mean by that? Tune in this week to hear more about this READ MORE
