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Think about all the communication channels you have already checked today: Email. Text. Teams. Slack. And probably more than once! While technology allows us to communicate faster than ever, it can also create another set of challenges: Distraction. Disruption. Decision fatigue. Disconnection. We may be answering messages faster, while spending more time switching between channels […]

Have you ever walked into a conversation already knowing how it was going to end? Perhaps you were preparing for a difficult discussion with a colleague, giving feedback to an employee, or meeting with your manager. Before anyone had spoken a word, your mind had already created the story. “They won’t understand.” “This isn’t going […]

Have you ever said something multiple times… and still felt like your team wasn’t quite on the same page? It’s like putting a destination, say a restaurant, in your GPS and starting to drive, realizing when you arrive there were 2 locations .. and you ended up at the wrong one … 30 minutes away. […]

Whether you make resolutions, select a word for the year, or create vision boards, the common theme is that the activity provides clarity around a goal. And research shows that individuals who write their goals are up to 42% more likely to achieve them. Goals become more attainable when they are visible instead of stored […]

While it is easy to assume that pay and perks are the primary reasons employees leave organizations, recent research reveal a different story: most employees quit due to poor leadership, not compensation. According to Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, 52% of voluntarily exiting employees said their manager or leadership directly influenced their […]

Have you ever avoided a conversation to maintain harmony? Many business owners and managers indicate they postpone giving feedback or addressing performance issues with employees due to discomfort with conflict, being too busy, or believing the team will not be significantly affected. However, keeping the peace can negatively impact your bottom line. Here’s how: When […]