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How to Have a Difficult Conversation at Work
Use these seven practical steps to handle tough talks, difficult conversations and constructive feedback at work with empathy, clarity, and confidence—without losing trust.
Why Difficult Conversations Matter — and How They Build Trust and Respect at Work
Learn why avoiding tough talks hurts trust, and how having difficult conversations builds respect, connection, and psychological safety at work.
Practical Strategies to Inspire Leaders and Teams Today and Tomorrow
As leaders face pressures like never before, the following is a 4-point framework that explores the path inspired leaders can follow to successfully develop their organization culture, team culture, and the expectations of the people around them.
The Important Differences Between Being Kind or Being Nice.
In most every case, being kind takes more effort while being nice has the benefit of often being a low commitment, quicker, easier encounter. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better to be nice than to do nothing, but there is a difference between being nice and being kind, which is especially important for great leaders.
Values As A Window Into Your Organization
Values shape the culture and behaviour within your team. When clearly defined values are understood and embodied by your team they guide decision-making processes, and influence how team members interact with each other, with suppliers and with clients.
Team or Company Values Defining Guide
To rebalance and potentially transform your team, you must give everyone a shared focus they can believe in, and trust. Your team or company values are a magic ingredient that can refocus and consistently inspire your team in weeks. Let's discuss how rebalancing and transforming your team can be done quickly and efficiently.
Soft Skills: Not A Vulnerability
Respect may be the most important soft skill since in many ways respect opens the door for other skills including honesty, curiosity, and feeling we can safely ask questions, learn and grow. I can’t think of a job today that doesn’t need people to help each other, trust each other, find consensus, learn from each other and even forgive each other.
Team Building Activities For Your In-Office or Hybrid Team
In a hybrid workspace where much of our communication is by email or some type of instant message system, it has become more important to put plans in place to intentionally create a sense of community that invigorates a high-functioning and very enjoyable workspace. It is important to embrace your company values and vision to help unite and invigorate your team, creating loyalty and trust.
Employee Onboarding Strategy Checklist - Improve Your Onboarding Plan
A smart onboarding plan can make a new employee’s energy and effectiveness go from adequate to exceptional. Your employee onboarding strategy should empower and excite your new employee, giving them assurance and confidence they made the right decision joining your team. Let this onboarding checklist give you a head start when developing your onboarding plan and strategy.
Be A Great Leader For Generation Z
Generation Z employees like fast-paced work, learning, and experiences where they have impact. Gen Z want their employers to be their partners and respond well to leaders who are experts. They want to learn so look for leaders and companies that will mentor them and give them opportunities to gain experience. Gen Z are used to asking questions and getting (or looking up) answers. Read for more.