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Multigenerational Teams

Most of us are working with individuals that come from a generation that's different from our own. In fact, some organizations may have as many as five generations of workers on staff. During our video this week, we explore one READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One Word Revealed!

We're revealing our one word of the year - a theme that will carry us through the year in all aspects of our lives, professional and personal. What is your one word for 2024?READ MORE
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One Word

It's about choosing a word for the year. And choosing a word that has some kind of meaning to you, more about how you want to be, how you want to show up.READ MORE