Category: Leadership Strategies/Tips
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Escape the Negativity Spiral
Picture this: You’ve spent weeks preparing for a big presentation. You walk out of the room, and instead of feeling accomplished, your mind zeroes in on every tiny mistake. Sound familiar? It’s human nature to dwell on what went wrong. Think about feedback—how often do we fixate on the one critical comment while brushing past…
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How to Handle Potentially Triggering Conversations
Have you ever needed to have a conversation that could trigger a strong reaction? Whether it’s delivering feedback at work or discussing a contentious topic with a friend, these situations can be challenging. Recently, I was asked for advice on this very issue. Take a look at these strategies I recommended for handling potentially triggering…
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Feeling Cynical? Connect!
It’s easy to be cynical these days, but what’s the impact on your well-being? Here are some ways to shift your outlook.
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Summertime Learning?
Summer is here! Get ready to explore how you can evolve, explore, ideate, and experiment to become a lifelong learner.
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When Speaking Up Goes Sideways
More than ever, we’re seeing heated debates online, whether it’s between elected officials on television or within the comment section of a news article. Widespread use of social media (and its trusty keyboard warriors) have exacerbated this issue. It’s as if, collectively, we’ve forgotten how to engage in peaceful discourse. Heightened emotions and differing opinions…
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Now That Was Awkward!
Today, let’s explore navigating awkward conversations. We’ve all had them. Perhaps you need to tell a team member he talks too much during the team meeting. Or tell a customer their product will be delayed. Or remind your roommate about his annoying habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Awkward conversations happen. Here are…
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Changes: How Can You Navigate?
Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of changes. On a recent trip to Florida, I was surprised to see three new retail stores and a coffee shop on a sleepy stretch of road previously reserved for industrial use. We visited the coffee shop twice during our visit, and found ourselves the only customers. The store…
