Michelle Bennett

Assertive vs Aggressive Communication in the Workplace

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Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication in the Workplace

The assertive communication style is typically seen as the communication style to strive for. It can help you establish relationships, build trust,...

Heavy workload management

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Are Heavy Workloads Causing Problems? You May Be the Solution

Let’s say you have a highly ambitious and accountable employee with a proven track record of delivering projects on time. This employee typically has...

Giving Employees Reasons to Trust and Respect

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Quiz: Are You Giving Employees Reasons to Trust and Respect You?

If you haven’t heard the following statistic before, prepare to be surprised. According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review, it was found...

The Number 1 Reason Employee Goals Fall Flat

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The Number 1 Reason Employee Goals Fall Flat

Why do employee goals fall flat? Many people leaders find themselves questioning why hours are spent creating professional goals only to be forgotten...

Post mortem-meetings

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How To Host Post-Mortem Meetings That Actually Add Value

Have you ever wondered why a project didn’t turn out the way you had planned? Or why a task you delegated to an employee went sideways? If the answer...

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[GUIDE] The Professional Goals Workbook

This goal-setting workbook includes editable and printable worksheets and templates so that you can set strong and effective professional goals.

Career Aspirations: 8 Tips for Climbing the Corporate Ladder

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Career Aspirations: 8 Tips For Climbing The Corporate Ladder

On average, employers will promote 8.9% of their employees annually. With many ambitious individuals in the workforce having career aspirations of...

What is insubordination and how to handle it?

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What Is Insubordination and How to Handle It?

When an employee doesn’t follow instructions, skirts around their assigned duties, or has a terrible attitude, it can be difficult for any team...

Perks at Work

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Perks at Work

It’s the question on every leader’s mind - what motivates employees? What perks can be offered at work to attract and retain the very best employees?...

What Are The Signs of Poor Delegation?

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What Are The Signs of Poor Delegation?

For some, the art of delegation comes easy. They can determine what tasks can and should be delegated, who on their team is best suited for new...

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