Michelle Bennett

Stand Out From the Crowd at Work

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How To Stand Out From the Crowd at Work

There are countless reasons to want to stand out from the crowd at work. Some people want to be promoted to a people management position. For others,...

A Quick Guide to the Avoiding Conflict Style

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A Quick Guide to the Avoiding Conflict Style

How do you react to conflict at work? Do you cancel a meeting with the person you disagree with? Or walk a different route to avoid them in the...

Are You A Team Oriented Leader?

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Are You A Team-Oriented Leader?

Leaders play a pivotal role in building and influencing their teams. They set the tone, behaviors, and expectations of how the team functions. Given...

10 Things Your Direct Reports Really Want From You

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10 Things Your Direct Reports Really Want From You

With a team of unique individuals with different personalities, experiences, and preferences, it is hard to know what your direct reports want and...

The Importance of Managing Expectations at Work

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Managing Expectations at Work: Why It's Important and How To Do It

Healthy expectations at work provide much-needed (and desired!) clarity, and in turn, this eliminates ambiguity and confusion that can lead to undue...

Collaborating Conflict Style Explained In 4 Minutes

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Collaborating Conflict Style Explained In 4 Minutes

Almost everyone has dealt with conflict at work at some point in their career. The report Workplace Conflict and How Businesses Can Harness It To...

Good job team! Recognition at workplace

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Do You Say “Good Job Team” Enough? Why Recognition Matters

A simple “thank you” or “good job team” is a powerful leadership tool. Yet, recognition and appreciation for employees and teams can quickly be...

Quotes About Self Doubt to Help You Believe In Yourself

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10 Quotes to Help You Believe in Yourself at Work and Expel Self Doubt

Everyone from the CEO in the corner office to the frontline supervisor can experience self-doubt and struggle to believe in themselves from time to...

What the research says about leading a great team

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Want A Great Team? Here’s What The Research Shows

Behind any great business lies a great team. From startups to Fortune 500 organizations, teams are formed to solve problems, accomplish tasks, and...

I Made A Mistake At Work Infographic

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[Infographic] I Made A Mistake At Work: The Do’s And Don'ts

Talk to anyone who has been in the workforce for a while, and they will have a list of mistakes they've made over the years. Everyone makes mistakes....

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