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From Good To Great: How Recognition Inspires Performance And Engagement

March 22, 2023 1 Comment

Learn why recognition is the secret ingredient to inspiring and motivating your team, and why it should be part of your daily management strategy. In this blog post, we explore the difference between recognition and praise, the benefits of recognition, and ways to improve your recognition practices, such as making it personal, emphasizing small definite gains, and discussing the impact of your team members’ behavior. Discover how recognition can increase employee engagement, renew team members’ commitment to the cause, and lead to better overall performance.

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Why Coaching is a Skill That’s Essential for Leaders

June 23, 2022 1 Comment

The managers who consciously choose to act like a coach are doing the right thing for their team members. Because when a professional is fortunate enough to have a manager who acts as a coach, it dramatically increases the chances of reaching their potential.

How to Coach Others When You’re a Manager

December 15, 2021 1 Comment

It’s a lot easier for people to perform without assistance than having to assist in their performance. While most professionals

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What Bad Managers Consistently Get Wrong About Leadership

July 14, 2021 No Comments

There will be times in a relationship with a bad boss where it’s bearable or borderline pleasant. But eventually, their judgment attitude, lack of coaching, and egotism catch up, causing you to not be good enough for them.

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Why Bad Managers Focus on Friendship Instead of Leadership

June 1, 2021 1 Comment

Anyone who has led or has studied the field of leadership development will tell you that building and maintaining quality relationships is a key to success. However, having the goal of being best friends first with every team member will hurt you.

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How to Lead When You Don’t Feel Like a Leader

March 9, 2021 1 Comment

If someone tells you they were born a leader, don’t believe them. No one is born a leader, but people do develop into one.

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7 Simple Lessons to Be a Better Leader Right Now

February 9, 2021 2 Comments

Whether you are the CEO of a company, managing a team, or just trying to lead your family better, these lessons will change your perspective on leadership or remind you what you already know.

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The Simple Way Leaders Get Feedback at the End of the Year

December 15, 2020 1 Comment

When a person holds a position of power and authority without clear, candid information about how their actions or behaviors affect their teams, it’s a recipe for disaster.

The Simple Way to Tell If You’re a Leader or Manager

August 11, 2020 4 Comments

There’s a substantial difference between the title of “manager” and the actions of a leader; one is vastly more important than the other in today’s business environment.

How to Identify the Qualities of a Bad Leader

July 21, 2020 No Comments

Based on our research of over 45k leaders, we’ve found that there are often some simple qualities that make someone a bad leader.