Michelle Bennett

Career Conversation with Employees

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6 Truths of Having Career Conversations with Employees

Think of when you met someone for the first time. One of the first questions they likely had for you was, “What do you do for a living?” For many,...

What is a Mini-MBA

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What is a Mini-MBA, Really?

It isn’t uncommon for many mid-level leaders to find themselves plateauing in their careers. They’ve excelled at running their team, but a...

Leader Helping Employee Reprioritize their Tasks

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Should Managers Help Employees Reprioritize Tasks?

Back when I sat in a cubicle in an office building, I had a boss who passed by me on their way to and from every meeting and coffee break. When they...

How To Take Accountability For Results

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How To Take Accountability For Results: 4 Pitfalls To Avoid

Many times throughout my career, I have committed to taking accountability for results, where on reflection, I wish I had asked more questions and...

People Leader Encouraging Learning Agility with Employees

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5 Ways To Encourage Learning Agility

The world of work is changing, and it is putting increased pressure on employees and the organizations they work for to keep pace. According to IBM’s...

Personal Accountability Assessment

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Personal Accountability Assessment: How Accountable Are You?

Personal accountability is a highly desirable soft skill in today's workplace. It means answering for your actions, decisions, and commitments, which...

Soft Skills Training Topics

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[Infographic] 7 Soft Skills Training Topics to Invest in This Year

Today's workplace looks much different than it did just a few years ago. With those changes, new demands have emerged, including the heightened...

5 Ways To Promote Creativity At Work

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5 Ways to Promote Creativity at Work

Creativity is a coveted skill. So much so that LinkedIn has proclaimed creativity is the most important skill in the world. In addition, the 2020...

What’s Your Professional Vision?

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What’s Your Professional Vision?

Early in my career, I was asked by my leader, “Where do you see yourself in the future?” and sadly, I didn’t really have an answer. It wasn’t that I...

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[GUIDE] The Case For Upskilling

The way we work has fundamentally changed, and new skills are needed to keep pace. Find out what those skills are in this guide!

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