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5 Steps to motivating abrasive leaders to change
If you are on the verge of losing valued employees because of a top-performing leader’s abrasive behavior, you’ll appreciate the following 5 steps to motivating abrasive leaders to change. Perhaps you’ve heard complaints from employees as they head for the door: TEAM MEMBER A tells you she’s leaving because of repeatedly being yelled at in…
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Does the look on your face create psychological safety with your employees?
Most leaders don’t learn how to create psychological safety until it’s too late. The skillset necessary to strategize your business plan, create systems, and monitor metrics is not the same skillset necessary to retain employees to run your day-to-day operations. That’s why having interpersonal skills that create psychological safety with your employees is so important.…
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Why self-control is the engine of your success
Do you have a goal you’ve been striving for but haven’t yet reached? Whether it’s finishing a project, addressing team dysfunction, or having a tough conversation, self-control is the engine of your success. It’s the driving force that keeps you focused and persistent, and tools like the If-Then Plan can help you harness that power…
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How To Stand Up To An Abrasive Boss While Staying Level Headed And Respectful
Imagine having to stand up to an abrasive boss known for angry, emotional outbursts and knee-jerk reactions regardless of who’s around. Now imagine, you’re in a meeting with your boss and peers discussing a project timeline. Each person plays a role in contributing to the project. Suddenly your boss starts yelling about the project being…
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Overcome Conflict Avoidance – Nicole Greer Podcast Episode Highlights
Recently, I had the privilege of joining Nicole Greer on her Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast. We discussed the critical role healthy conflict plays in creating supportive work environments. It was a fun, dynamic conversation filled with actionable insights on how to overcome conflict avoidance. We had a great back-and-forth conversation about the crucial role…
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How one leader learned to deal with an angry boss
Learning to deal with an angry boss can be challenging, but it’s often influenced by how we handled conflict growing up. For Lee, a senior leader featured in How Did My Family Get In My Office?!, her childhood experiences with an unpredictable and angry father shaped the skills she now uses to navigate workplace challenges with…
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The Hidden Benefits of Self-Awareness in Leadership and Teamwork
Self-awareness in leadership is a critical factor in building strong teams and fostering productivity. Research shows that leaders who understand their own values, emotions, and behaviors inspire their teams to perform at their best, creating an environment of trust and collaboration. Almost everyone thinks they’re self-aware. According to research by Tasha Eurich, only 10-15% of…
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How to stop letting emotional scars limit your leadership success
Stop letting emotional scars limit your leadership success by uncovering how past challenges shape your reactions today. By gaining self-awareness and addressing emotional wounds, you can unlock your full potential as a confident and effective leader. Making meaning out of challenges is one of the hallmark signs of leadership success. Especially when you make meaning…
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Overcome Negative Reactions at Work with the 4 Rs of conflict resolution
4 Rs of conflict resolution. Have you ever had an extreme reaction to a seemingly small problem at work? “Where did that come from? Why did I react so strongly?”. It could be your Workplace Family Factor® getting triggered. Your Workplace Family Factor® is the connection between: We all have childhood experiences that influence who…
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Say Goodbye To The Workplace Drama Triangle And Hello To Strong Boundaries
Have you encountered drama in your workplace lately? Let me introduce you to the Workplace Drama Triangle, its roles, and strategies for navigating and resolving conflict efficiently. It may sound like a silly question since leaders often describe disagreements as escalating into unnecessary drama that takes away from getting work done. A conflict resolution called…
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