Productivity
Managing Conflict in Your Team
Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace, especially in diverse teams where individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives come together. Just to be clear, disagreeing is not conflict. Disagreeing can shift the lens and spark new ideas. Conflicts can strain relationships and break down team cohesiveness. As a leader, your role in managing conflicts…
Read MoreHow to Shake Off Summer Brain
Unofficially, when we pass the Labor Day holiday, summer is in the rear-view mirror and fall is ahead. Yet, our attitude shifts a little during summer. We are outdoors more enjoying the weather, vacations/stay vacations happen, if you have kids, they’re out of school, socializing with friends and family. It is normal for this “summer…
Read MoreCounter Zoom Fatigue With These Tips
We all know now that zoom fatigue is real. With every day full of zoom meetings week after week 5 days a week, it is exhausting. You are not able to have the usual eye-to-eye contact; the person speaking is looking into the camera while everyone else is looking lower at their video. There is…
Read MoreIs a Hybrid Workforce Here to Stay?
The short answer is yes for most companies in some form. We all know how difficult the last year has been. Rapid shifts in how and where we work was forced on all of us. We also learned that this brought opportunities on many levels. One is no commute time. On the other hand, it…
Read MoreReminder to Do These Things When Working Remotely
I wrote this blog a year ago when this pandemic started. Now that it has been a year and remote working, in some form, will be with us moving forward, I thought it a good time to remind all us who work remotely to confirm we are still doing these things or reminder to get…
Read MoreCorporate America Is at a Crossroads
Which side of history is your company going to be on? Flexibility or rigid structure? As leaders, we have ample evidence that remote working is achievable on a large scale over the last year. With COVID-19 forcing us all to shelter in place, that left no alternative but to work from home. That, for the…
Read MoreSummer Brain – How to Shake It Off
Unofficially, when we pass the Labor Day holiday, summer is in the rear-view mirror and fall is ahead. During these COVID-19 times, the workload seems to only get bigger and the days longer. Yet, our attitude shifts a little during summer. We are outdoors more enjoying the weather, vacations/stay-vacations happen, if you have kids, they’re…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Ideas
Ever have a boss who says they want new ideas and then isn’t open to them? This can be frustrating, and in some cases, defeating. What to do when your boss rejects your ideas can actually be a chance to improve your communications style and preparation. Try these suggestions for preparing and presenting business ideas…
Read MoreReasons Great Leaders Rise Early
Being successful takes a lot of dedication, determination, and preparation. You also must plan, be proactive, and set goals that you’re willing to work hard for. “It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” Aristotle Great leaders are known to have a schedule they follow carefully.…
Read MoreStrategies for Clarifying Employees Expectations
Many employees don’t know what is expected of them at work. Clarifying expectations with employees saves time, decreases the possibility of frustration, increases productivity, and makes for happier employees because they know what is expected of them. Clear effective communications about expectations is good for everyone. Use these strategies for clarifying employees expectations. Clearly state…
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