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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.

team trust

The Importance of Team Trust

Everyone knows that trust is an important - maybe even essential - quality to have on a team. But do you know just how important it really is? In today's video, we demonstrate a simple exercise that reinforces the idea 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
receiving constructive feedback

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
active listening

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

De-Stressing for the Holidays: Part Two

The holiday season can bring a lot of joy as well as many celebrations. It can also present us with moments where we find ourselves acting in ways that don’t necessarily support our wellbeing. Let's talk about ways to support READ MORE
holiday stress

De-Stressing for the Holidays: Part One

The ‘stress’ of the holiday season can affect each of us in various ways, including our mental and emotional health. We're discussing ways to pause, find comfort and gratitude in this most busiest of seasons. READ MORE
giving feedback

The Art (and Skill!) of Giving Feedback

For many of us, giving feedback is fraught with fear, and/or a worry that we’re just not very good at it. A recent Forbes article shares a three-step process to help you be more confident when giving feedback.READ MORE