You impact the experience of inclusion in your workplace. So, don’t wait for a training program, a new company policy or for an expert to share best practices. With the positive intention of fostering constructive connection, take the initiative to reach out to others. Take simple steps like showing a new person around […]

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      Here are a few ideas for boosting workplace morale. Each is deceptively simple, but very effective: For one-on-one conversations, or group meetings, turn off your cell phone. Put it away. Respond to messages and texts later. When someone enters your workspace, turn and face her. Give the quality of eye contact that […]

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    In a stimulating TED Talk, Eddie Obeng describes what he calls, “smart failure for a fast-changing world.”  He presents several ideas, which impact every business, and about which it’s good to be reminded. He says, yesterday’s correct answers are not today’s…no solution lasts forever; many of our good ideas and plans are obsolete […]

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      If you’re among the more than 9.7 million unemployed, and you’ve experienced gaps between jobs, here are five strategies you can put to use to remain active in your search and show prospective employers you have the ability to use your time and talent constructively. Network even more.  Don’t hide behind your […]

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A recently promoted coaching client was surprised to find that her new group of all highly skilled professionals didn’t operate as a team. Her approach to strengthening teamwork was simple and effective. 1.  During weekly meetings, she had the team identify and discuss the linkage between their various, individual work-streams, as well as broader organizational goals. […]

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Here is a checklist of 13 behaviors, developed by Stephen Covey, you can learn and apply that will help you generate greater trust and create better results. Talk straight. Tell the truth. Let people know where you stand. Demonstrate concern. Show you care. Treat others respectfully. Create transparency. Be open and authentic, no hidden agendas. […]

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    A recently promoted coaching client was surprised to find that her new group of all highly skilled professionals didn’t operate as a team.  Her approach to strengthening teamwork was simple and effective. 1.  During weekly meetings, she had the team identify and discuss the linkage between their various, individual work-streams, as well as broader […]

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      Here is a checklist of 13 behaviors, developed by Stephen Covey, you can learn and apply that will help you generate greater trust and create better results. Talk straight. Tell the truth. Let people know where you stand. Demonstrate concern. Show you care. Treat others respectfully. Create transparency. Be open and authentic, […]

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  If you’re looking to advance your career, more than likely, you’ll need experience as a manager of people and projects.  Let your boss, mentor and sponsor know of your interest in developing these skills.  Ask them to tap you for opportunities, and, if necessary, when opportunities pop up, nominate yourself to take the lead. For […]

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          If you’re looking for ways to be more productive, here are several tips from a Fast Company article titled, “The Art of Doing Everything.” Don’t waste time on unnecessary decisions, like what to eat for breakfast or lunch.  Eat the same thing everyday.  Also, for men and women, consider simplifying […]

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            Growing up, did you hear the adage, “You’ve got work hard to get ahead?”  Today, we know hard work is important; and we know it isn’t enough to create and sustain success.  In fact, hard work can trap you, causing you to keep your nose so close to the […]

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            Coaching is no longer a perk, exclusive to the domain of senior executives.  In a survey of 18,800 workers, the International Coach Federation reports that 35% of respondents between the ages of 25 and 34 say they have already utilized the services of a coach. Today, from millennials to […]

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            The skills and behaviors we refer to as “soft” are the hard core of what drives success.  The Carnegie Institute of Technology reports that 85% of success in business comes from your ability to communicate, negotiate and lead.  Only 15% is attributable to technical knowledge. Soft skills, also referred […]

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          Is there a person on your team you KNOW you can rely on to get things done promptly and correctly?  When you delegate to her, without question, you’re certain the task will be handled.  No need to give it a second thought, just wait for the perfect end product to […]

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          When unwanted results show up, and they always do, where do you put your energy and attention?  On the problem or the solution? In the realm of your personal and professional life, if you’re like the majority of people, the thing you don’t want captivates you. You think about it.  […]

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          Want to do a better job with your next presentation, the next meeting you host, the next project you lead, the next difficult-to-motivate person you coach? All you have to do is identify and alter your self-limiting beliefs and behavior concerning your ability to perform the specific task well.  While […]

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Is there someone in your workplace who you feel is exactly your opposite? Perhaps, a bit of a thorn in your side. You don’t understand her thought process or agree with how he operates. He’s annoying. She’s difficult to deal with. Well, news flash: this person may be just the thorn in your side you […]

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When you’re Top, the person responsible for making a project, team, division or company function effectively – you face the complexity of seeing the individual parts that make up the whole, as well as seeing the whole, and communicating that picture in a clear and compelling way. While others may tend to be in siloed in focus and […]

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  Ever noticed that one of the keys to success in just about every sport is “watch the ball.” “Keep your eye on the ball. Focus on the ball.” I’ve heard it during my efforts to learn to play tennis, golf, softball, Ping-Pong and basketball. Watch the ball a simple and wise instruction. It makes sense. If […]

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        Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  This is profound wisdom for leaders who want high performing teams that produce excellent results, in a healthy climate. Here are a few […]

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