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What to Do When Employment Decisions Feel Unfair
No one wants to be the bearer of bad news. But for business owners and team leaders, sometimes it is up to you to make the hard choices that keep the company moving forward. Here is what to do when employment decisions feel unfair. By employing transparency, open...
Embracing Group Diversity
Diversity is more than just a buzzword. It is a tool that managers can use to gain a broader perspective and a more robust working group. Whether your company is considering entering a contract with an overseas vendor, or simply filling a vacant position, you need to...
Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Team Creativity
A great team can make even hard work and tight deadlines feel like meaningful and enjoyable work. As team leader, you can do a lot to point your coworkers and employees toward success. But what can you do when your team feels stagnated and the ideas simply are not...
Why Leaders Should Listen Louder than You Speak
Being a great leader depends on being a strong communicator. But communication is a two-way street. Rather than focusing solely on how you convey your messages to your team, you should take some time to develop skills that will allow you to listen louder than you...
Are Leadership Assumptions Stopping You from Being Open to Change?
As a leader, you likely got to where you are through a combination of competence, having the right skills, and knowing when to step into something new. But now, you may find that you aren’t as open to change as you were before assuming a leadership role. It may be...
How Acceptance and Emotional Regulation Can Prevent Burnout
When business leaders, managers, and high performers start to feel the stress of long hours and lack of institutional support, the problems can cascade throughout your entire organization. If absenteeism, high turnover, or detachment is beginning to set in in your...