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I’m the problem, it’s me. (Said by not many 🙄)
Unless you don’t have access to any streaming device or choose not to, (no judgment) there’s a chance you’ve heard Taylor Swift’s new anthem, Anti-Hero. I have a 14-year-old. I’ve heard it A LOT. And it got me thinking. Not sure about you, but when I first heard her...
4 Major Obstacles to Effective Listening 👂
I'll be honest, I tend to have Shiny Object Syndrome ~ SQUIRREL! Did it ever get me into trouble with a manager or client? Yep. I've had to work hard over the years, to be present and hone my listening skills. "Unfortunately most people don’t remember because they...
Are Your Expectations TOO Great?
See what I did there? 🙂 NOT SO GREAT? Our environment mixed with our own personality style can create some REAL challenges. Especially now. I've found that one of the main areas where the conflict begins is managing expectations. Think about this for yourself: I...
4 Ways To Stop Being Micromanaged
Eye roll.We’ve ALL had this experience at one time or another in our careers. And right now, it’s even more heightened with managers and their teams working remotely. If you're a leader in your organization, like it or not, what you do and say has a DIRECT impact on...
Remembering my Mother on National Wear Red Day
#wearredday My mother passed away very suddenly from a heart attack 34 years ago and it feels like yesterday. I just finished my junior year of college with a semester abroad in London. I was a first-generation college student, and it was my very first plane ride. She...
Having Personality Clashes On Your Team?
"A personality clash occurs when two (or more) people find themselves in conflict not over a particular issue or incident, but due to a fundamental incompatibility in their personalities, their approaches to things, or their style of life."In a word...
4 Ways Your Employees React Under Pressure
https://youtu.be/folQ_bjBUls See how employees react under pressure in this thought-provoking video by KMMDISC. Explore the common reactions and strategies for managing stress, and learn to build resilience for a more productive and successful workplace....
Think Your Remote Team Doesn’t Have Conflict? Think Again
“Conflict in virtual teams is more likely to be negative for performance, and is more likely to escalate.” Lindred Greer, Stanford. So, we’ve been at this remote thing for a while now. With many of my clients, it’s working well, others not so much. The main culprit?...
4 Ways Your Employees Handle Madness In The Office
March Madness usually means one thing: Basketball.However, madness can hit anytime of the year – especially with your employees. We all know the importance of effective team communication, and we strive to work in a harmonious environment. But – that’s not reality,...
Are You A Task-Oriented or People-Oriented Leader? (and why you need to know)
Identifying your behavioral approach to leadership is the FIRST step, and arguably the most important, toward becoming not only a great leader, but gaining even more success with the people you influence. How? The more you understand how YOU lead, the easier it...
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Tired Of Babysitting Your Employees?👶
Not what you signed up for, right? From what I've seen from my clients, there are two common scenarios: You feel they need constant attention because they require a little more handholding. You're a control freak who must know every little thing. ⠀ When you're a...
What Is Self-Leadership (and why you need to know)
So, it's been a minute (as my 15-year-old says). If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my "Tip Tuesday." I realize that a lot of information is thrown at you everyday, and you may not get the chance to see or apply these tips. But I've been told...
3 Myths of Workplace Conflict, Busted!💥
There is A LOT to say about workplace conflict and the best way to navigate it. I could also name at least ten misunderstandings about what conflict means. I want to highlight what I've heard over and over from my clients (and from personal experience) and narrow it...
I’m the problem, it’s me. (Said by not many 🙄)
Unless you don’t have access to any streaming device or choose not to, (no judgment) there’s a chance you’ve heard Taylor Swift’s new anthem, Anti-Hero. I have a 14-year-old. I’ve heard it A LOT. And it got me thinking. Not sure about you, but when I first heard her...
4 Major Obstacles to Effective Listening 👂
I'll be honest, I tend to have Shiny Object Syndrome ~ SQUIRREL! Did it ever get me into trouble with a manager or client? Yep. I've had to work hard over the years, to be present and hone my listening skills. "Unfortunately most people don’t remember because they...
Are Your Expectations TOO Great?
See what I did there? 🙂 NOT SO GREAT? Our environment mixed with our own personality style can create some REAL challenges. Especially now. I've found that one of the main areas where the conflict begins is managing expectations. Think about this for yourself: I...
4 Ways To Stop Being Micromanaged
Eye roll.We’ve ALL had this experience at one time or another in our careers. And right now, it’s even more heightened with managers and their teams working remotely. If you're a leader in your organization, like it or not, what you do and say has a DIRECT impact on...