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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.

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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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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
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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
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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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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