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multigenerational teams

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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multigenerational teams

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
setting healthy boundaries

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Setting healthy boundaries can be one of the most challenging things we do as humans. And when you bring a group of humans together on a team - it can be even more tricky! Listen to this week's video as 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
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Leadership 101

As leaders, we often have a sense of what we're supposed to be doing, but helping to ensure that the people on our team are clear about that, and that we're all in alignment - that can be very tricky, 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
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
culture of leadership

Culture of Leadership

What’s your ‘culture of leadership’ within your team and organization? Is it serving you well? Listen today to hear how one organization decided to bring real ‘intention’ to this question!READ MORE
leadership survey

Survey Results

The (preliminary) results are in!  Listen to today’s video to hear about the ‘top’ challenges experienced by leaders and staff members!  Do you agree with the top choices? READ MORE
culture of leadership

Culture of Leadership

What does a ‘Culture of Leadership’ mean to you?  Listen to hear more about Stacie’s inspirational conversation with a visionary CEO! READ MORE
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Leadership Presence: Part Four

How can we bring 'leadership presence' into our communications, even when things are stressful and anything but calm? Listen as we share a simple 6-step approach that addresses this very question! READ MORE