Michelle Bennett

Job Shadowing in the Workplace

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How To Set Up Job Shadowing for an Employee

As a leader, your job is to help your employees succeed in the position they are in today and prepare them for the roles they will take on in the...

What is Paraverbal Communication

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What is Paraverbal Communication? A Guide for Professionals

Have you ever been told you come off as intimidating or aggressive at work but can’t figure out why? Your paraverbal communication may be to blame.

Hostile Work Environment

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Hostile Work Environments: What You Want to Know But Are Afraid To Ask

When individuals walk or log in daily, they deserve (and expect!) to work in an environment where they feel respected, valued, and safe. Does that...

Prepare for Change in the Workplace

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7 Ways Leaders Can Prepare for Change in the Workplace

As the famous quote from Benjamin Franklin goes, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This statement could not be more true when it...

Workplace Communication Style Statistics: Global Survey Results

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Communication Styles in the Workplace Statistics: Global Survey Results

Throughout 2022 and 2023, the Niagara Institute surveyed 1930 professionals from 52 countries on their communication style in the workplace. This...

Start-Stop-Continue Exercise

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The Start-Stop-Continue Exercise: How To Conduct One (+Template)

In our search for improvement, we often find ourselves reflecting on what works, what doesn't, and what needs to change. This process of evaluation...

Performance coach

4 min read

Do You Need a Performance Coach?

When looking into professional coaching, whether for yourself or for someone who works for you, you might find yourself with more questions than...

How To Lead a Procrastinator

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How To Lead a Procrastinator

Leading a procrastinator can be challenging, especially if you aren’t one yourself. However, it’s a challenge you will likely have to face sooner or...

Employee Empowerment Pros and Cons They Don’t Tell You

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Employee Empowerment: Pros and Cons They Don’t Tell You

Leadership and decision-making go hand in hand. From the small day-to-day choices that need to be made to long-term considerations that require...

Leader Taking Over a Bigger Team

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Over a Bigger Team

Taking over a bigger team is a significant transition for any leader. Inevitably, such a transition will present you with challenges you may never...

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