Fear & Its True Role Within Leadership

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Fear as a motivator and leadership tactic is not a new technique. We have many examples throughout history of politicians, religious leaders, and business leaders who have used fear to prompt the desired action on behalf of those they held power over. Even the media perpetuates fear. They package it up and sell it to…

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Unwritten Rules in the Workplace and How They Affect You

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The “real” office hours Expected email response time Open door policies Dress codes Using vacation days Camera on or off during virtual meetings   Above are just some examples of unwritten rules each workplace seems to have. These guidelines aren’t found in any employee handbook, shared during orientation and training, or rarely even spoken aloud.…

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How to Know Your System is Broken

Systems are vital for everything in our world to run smoothly. We even have built-in systems in our bodies that enable us to live healthy lives. These systems create order and predictability for us unless there is a breakdown within them. In which case, you need to identify what the broken piece is and come…

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How to Recover From A Setback

To live as imperfect human beings is to encounter setbacks. You can ask anyone you know, they will tell you they’ve experienced setbacks personally, professionally, or both at some point in their lives. Rather than viewing setbacks as a “fail”, consider them a necessary learning experience on your pathways to success. But, how do you…

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How to Make Your Habits Stick

Habit is defined by Merriam-Webster as, “an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary; a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance.”  The descriptors that stand out the most are acquired, pattern, repetition, and regularity. Each of these reinforces…

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3 Tips for Writing a Book

Have you ever thought about writing a book? It’s been said there is at least one good book inside each of us, based solely on the experiences and life situations we’ve encountered. Even so, the thought of sitting down, and pouring out your thoughts, feelings, and personal anecdotes can seem extraordinarily daunting and overwhelming! “The…

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One Size Does Not Fit All

In the United States today, we have a lot of problems that need to be resolved quickly. There are so many challenges that have created an environment of oversimplifying the problem, then go with the easiest (the low hanging fruit) to implement. The issue is, that we never get to the best resolution to the…

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Changing the Complaint

Have you noticed others complaining lately?  How about noticing yourself doing it too?  Have you considered the impacts of complaining? It’s not good… People won’t have time for you if you are always angry or complaining. Stephen Hawking Complaining to complain is very disruptive for you and those around you. It not only brings the mood…

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The Great Resignation: How to Handle the Impact on Your Work Center

Tough. One word to describe the past two years for employers or anyone who owns a business. The pandemic has left the United States in the worst recession it’s ever seen, and two years later, people are still struggling to adjust to the new normal. This uncertainty and struggle have caused employees to quit their…

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Harassment in the Workplace: Why is it Still Happening in 2022 and What Should You Do About it as a Leader?

You’ve heard and seen it before. Possibly through situations such as these: A new email arrives in your inbox from a co-worker and it contains a crude and derogatory joke at the expense of a minority team member. One employee makes a sexual comment about another employee. A manager verbally lashes out at one of…

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