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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...