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How Leaders Stay True to Their Mission and Purpose during Fresh Starts

In a world of uncertainty, employes see leaders pursuing the next “shiny” thing to ensure their survival, especially at the beginning of a new year, new quarter or even on their birthday. Researchers call this the “Fresh Start Effect.” Significant dates often cause us to reflect on what could change for the better, and many …

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Leadership Resolutions for the New Year

While many people are making resolutions to better themselves in the coming year, an area that does not get much focus is resolving to become a better leader. If you are in a leadership position of any kind, it is important to find ways to continuously improve, both for yourself and for your team. Below, …

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Listening: Examples from Great Leaders

As a leader, the ability to listen to those around you is critical – and listening goes far beyond hearing. Listening is a skill that has to be learned and honed. Like all skills, we can learn much from leaders of the past who mastered the practice. Nelson Mandela, who was known for listening to …

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Virtual Leadership: Address These Common Challenges

Many leaders are currently leading their teams online instead of in-person. It’s no surprise that there is now overwhelming and sometimes conflicting advice about how best to be a virtual leader. All the chatter makes it difficult to know where to focus. Below, we highlighted three (3) common challenges in leading a virtual workforce, and …

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Leaders, Don’t Make the Same DE&I Mistakes

As a nation, our differences create a rich tapestry of influences, innovations, insights and perspectives. Yet all around us, we see increasing attacks on Asian Americans, Blacks, Hispanics and people of differing religions and cultures. Many of our colleagues, family members and friends live in fear, anxiety and uncertainty. Some might say, “We’re doing better …

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