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Acknowledge and Validate

When All Else Fails – Acknowledge and Validate!

Have you ever felt completely 'at a loss' when it comes to supporting a colleague or team members through a difficult time? If so, today's video touches on two powerful communication skills that can help in those moments. We invite READ MORE

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advice

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
trust constructive feedback

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
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