Michelle Bennett

Leader Giving an Employees a Pep Talk After a Bad Day at Work

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How To Give Employees a Pep Talk After a Bad Day at Work

In a 2018 study of 700 private and public sector employes worldwide, 19% reported that they have a bad day at work every day or almost every day....

Leadership Behaviors That Crush Employee Motivation

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6 Leadership Behaviors That Crush Motivation

Employee motivation is essential to a team’s and organization’s success. From increased productivity and team performance to decreased turnover and...

People Leader Helping Employees Embrace Change

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Want Your Team To Embrace Change? Involve Them.

In your career, how many change initiatives have you experienced? Of those, how many actually succeeded? For too many people, the answer is very few.

16 Unwritten Rules of Getting Ahead at Work

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[Infographic] 16 Unwritten Rules of Getting Ahead at Work

Unwritten rules are norms and behaviors at work that may not be explicitly or formally communicated but impact an individual's ability to succeed,...

Trust the Process Quotes for New Leaders

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7 Quotes to Inspire New Leaders to Trust the Process

New leaders are motivated, full of anticipation, driven, eager, and ambitious. However, the transition from individual contributor to people leader...

Direct Report Struggling to Have a Can-Do Attitude

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The Real Reason Direct Reports DON’T Have a Can-Do Attitude

There are some people who unintentionally and naturally exude a can-do attitude. They don’t shrink away from a challenge but rather face it head-on....

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[GUIDE] Turning Around Demotivated Employees

This guide is a must-read for any manager or supervisor looking to motivate and engage their employees.

Professional Explainin That Is Not My Job

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How To Say “That Is Not My Job” (With Tips and Examples)

If you’re trying to figure out whether or not it’s okay to say, “That is not my job,” at work, you’ll likely encounter conflicting opinions. One...

Types of Listening

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Answered: What Types of Listening Do You Need to Communicate Better?

Whether you’re participating in a staff meeting, discussing an employee’s lack of motivation, or just having a conversation in the breakroom with...

Compromising Conflict Style: A Brief Overview

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Compromising Conflict Style: A Brief Overview

With the goal of fostering healthy and productive work relationships, many of us strive to come to a mutual agreement when conflict arises with a...

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