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first time managers' guide to leadership

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Ease the Transition to Leadership: A First-Time Managers To-Do List

The transition to leadership from an individual contributor is a whirlwind, and you’re going to feel everything from fear to excitement. Rest...

Best Boss Ever

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7 Things My Best Boss Ever Did That I’ll Never Forget

There’s something inspiring about hearing employees talk about the best boss they ever had. When they speak, it’s clear that their boss made a real...

Disengaged At Work

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Disengaged At Work? You’re Not Alone

Burned out. Bored at work. Demotivated. If this sounds like you, there is a good chance you may be disengaged at work. According to Gallup, nearly...

Catch-Up Meeting

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The Rise of the Catch Up Meeting

Staying connected with your boss, your direct reports, and your peers has never been more important than over the last 18 months. Whatever you call...

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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