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Accountability & On-Going Feedback

Holding staff members accountable is one of the hardest tasks that most leaders face. The reason this can be so challenging can be summed up in two words: Constructive Feedback! Listen to our discussion on how these two 'tough' leadership READ MORE

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accountability ongoing feedback

Accountability & On-Going Feedback

Holding staff members accountable is one of the hardest tasks that most leaders face. The reason this can be so challenging can be summed up in two words: Constructive Feedback! Listen to our discussion on how these two 'tough' leadership READ MORE
Accountability

Accountability Requires Shared Understanding

When it comes to accountability, it's easy to point to examples where it's NOT working. But what can we focus on to INCREASE accountability among staff? This week's video addresses this important question, so give it a listen!READ MORE
Stress and Negativity Bias

Stress and Negativity Bias

When we are stressed out and full of anxiety, it can be easy to focus on everything that's going poorly and overlook things that may be going well. Why do we do this? Well, part of it is our hard-wiring! READ MORE
Boundaries can Decrease Burnout

Boundaries Can Decrease Burnout

Give. Give. Give. Many of our listeners seem to be 'hard-wired' to focus on others. While this can be a tremendous gift for others, it can be exhausting for the 'giver'. This week's conversation connects the idea of healthy boundaries READ MORE
managing former peers

Managing Former Peers

Many of us have had the experience of being promoted into a position where we are asked to manage former peers. This situation can be awkward at best and downright challenging when things don't go well. This week's conversation is READ MORE
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Giving Constructive Feedback

Giving constructive feedback to someone on your team can be really challenging. You may notice feelings of anxiety, stress, or even dread - and that's before the conversation even takes place! Listen today to learn a simple way to manage READ MORE
presence drives action

Presence Drives Action

What is the connection between being 'present' and 'driving action' as a leader? This week's video highlights this somewhat counterintuitive connection and offers a couple of strategies to increase effectiveness AND efficiency! READ MORE
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Taming the Advice Monster

What if we could offer you a simple suggestion that might promote staff development while also helping you to feel less overwhelmed? Interested? Listen today for a humorous, yet powerful strategy that could work! READ MORE
Improving Team Communications

Improving Team Communication

We all hear and process information differently, so how can we accommodate these differences in ways that allow us to get the most out of all team members? Listen to hear some ideas that you can immediately apply with your READ MORE
communicate confidence

Communicate with Confidence

Many of us may experience moments where our confidence lags and we might be less inclined to share our thoughts or points of view. Or as leaders, perhaps we see this in one or more of our team members. Listen READ MORE

Communicate with Skill

Communication sits at the heart of the way that we work together. And it doesn't really matter what level you are or what role you have... being able to effectively communicate is a key skill that we all need.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