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Leading Teams (8)

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...

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...

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...

How To Make Your New Hire Feel Like Part of the Team

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How To Make Your New Hire Feel Like Part of the Team

A great way to make your new hire feel like part of the team is to set them up for success. The last thing you want them to do in their first few...

Team synergy

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5 Team Synergy Secrets Every People Leader Should Know

Henry Ford once famously said, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” Most leaders would...

Causes of High Turnover and What People Leaders Should Do About It

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Are You Experiencing High Turnover? Here’s Why and What To Do About It

Did you know that 52% of voluntary resignations are avoidable? As the Gallup study that found this states, “People leave because of fixable issues.”...

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...

Why It’s Time to Prioritize Team Dynamics

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Why It’s Time to Prioritize Team Dynamics

If the events of the last year have taught us anything, it’s that teamwork matters more than ever. If a team cannot be high-performing in the best of...

Team Management Blunders

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Top 10 Team Management Blunders To Avoid

Everyone new to leading a team, whether you're a first-time manager, supervisor, or project lead, will experience a learning curve. Going from...

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