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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 EI: Relationship Building (Part Three)

As we close the conversation on Team Emotional Intelligence, part three focuses on how we build effective and meaningful relationships within the team AND outside of the team. Join us as we offer ideas for solidifying strong working relationships within READ MORE

Addressing Compassion Fatigue & Burnout

Most of our listeners are no strangers to the topics of compassion fatigue and burnout - and how they affect us at work. Listen this week as we share how this topic resonated so deeply at a recent conference, and READ MORE

Accountability

Holding others to account is truly one of the more challenging aspects of leadership for many leaders. We invite you to join us as we dig deeper into this topic and offer a few ideas of how to bring a READ MORE

Delegation

"I really should delegate more than I do." We hear this kind of statement all the time, and yet, we find it's often very difficult for leaders to move beyond the statement, toward action. If you can relate to this READ MORE

Creating an Intentional Culture

Organizational and/or Team Culture exists with or without leaders focusing on it. So just think how great it could be if we are intentional in how it's created!?! Join us as we talk about this idea, and one way to READ MORE

Managing Former Peers

One of the trickiest things about getting a promotion is figuring out what the new role means in terms of how you might relate to former peers. This week's video is all about this common (yet somewhat complex) situation. Take READ MORE

Enjoy the ‘Joys’!

It can be so easy to keep our heads down, focusing on the daily tasks and challenges. This week, we invite you to lift your head up and notice the changes of the season and to consider what - in READ MORE

Intentional Appreciation Matters

We all know the power of a well-timed 'thank you'. Listen to this week's video to hear how one Executive Director used the power of gratitude to try and address some of the stress and anxiety her staff was experiencing. READ MORE

Holding Staff Accountable

Holding staff accountable can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. Join us today as we explore WHY it's so challenging, and what can be done about it!READ MORE

Communicating When Times are Tough

It can be tough to know what to say, especially when not everything can be shared and what we can share might not be well received. In this video, we explore how to navigate this tricky situation as a leader. READ MORE

Gracious Communication

What does it mean to be a 'gracious' communicator as a leader? Not sure? Nor were we until we were inspired by a thought-provoking article! Join us to learn more about this important aspect of communication!READ MORE

Leading a Multi-Generational Team

There are at least four generations in the workforce and the differences that arise are much more varied than simply one's age! This week we tackle the 'challenge' of having a multigenerational workforce by asking the question: Does it have READ MORE

Advanced Boundary Setting with Staff

We all know how important it is to set boundaries. But what can we do when we feel like we've clearly set the boundaries, but some folks are honoring them? Join us to hear a conversation about how we can READ MORE