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People-Oriented vs. Task-Oriented Leader

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Are You a People-Oriented or a Task-Oriented Leader?

Every people leader tends to lean towards one particular leadership style over another. For some, their focus is on the well-being of their employees...

Workplace Conflict Frequently Asked Questions

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[Infographic] Workplace Conflict Questions, Answered

In the workplace, conflict can be as common as misplacing your stapler or rebooting your computer. Bringing together unique individuals with...

Delegation of Authority

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Delegation of Authority: 4 Steps Leaders Should Follow

As you climb the corporate ladder and move from individual contributor to management, your duties and responsibilities not only grow in number but in...

Conflict at Work

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The Do's and Dont's of Conflict at Work

Hundreds of people ask Google every month, “How do I avoid conflict at work?” The answer to this is simple - you can’t, but many professionals will...

Leadership Styles Quiz

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Leadership Styles Quiz: What's Your Approach to Leadership?

What’s your leadership style? From new managers to seasoned executives, it is not uncommon for the answer to this question to be along the lines of...

Leader Seems Intimidating to Employees at Work

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10 Warning Signs You’re Intimidating Your Employees at Work

Very few leaders set out to be intimidating. In fact, most have a genuine desire to get along with their employees and build relationships based on...

Conflict styles quiz

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Conflict Styles Quiz: What's Your Approach to Conflict?

No one likes conflict, especially at work. But disagreements between those you work with are sometimes inevitable. So, the question isn’t how you...

The One Skill Change Leaders Need to Avoid Failure

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The One Skill Change Leaders Need to Avoid Failure

In business today, change has been constant. New ways of working, digital transformation, and shifting customer needs and expectations, almost every...

Innovative Thinking

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One Simple Secret for Boosting Innovative Thinking On Your Team

In the VUCA world we find ourselves in, with constantly changing directions, amplified complexity, and uncertainty, individuals, teams, and...

The Anatomy of a Great Touch Base Meeting

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The Anatomy of a Great Touch Base Meeting

Whether you call them a one-on-one, catch-up, huddle, or touch base meeting, these are opportunities for each of your team members to discuss ideas,...

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