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The Top Traits of Successful Leaders: A Closer Look at Leadership as a Trait

It’s an age-old question. We recognize these individuals when we see them. Their leadership qualities are evident. We wonder if successful leaders are born or created. Some ask what leadership skills define these people. The importance of leadership as a trait is undeniable. Research even...

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The Impact of Weak Leadership on Teams and Organizations

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Sometimes, leadership walks a fine line between success and failure. It’s a concept that is somewhat elusive. You know when it’s there and sure...

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Leadership Values: The Key to Effective Leadership

The business world is often goal-driven. Organizational key performance indicators (KPIs) are the primary focus. Of course, it’s a practical approach to ensure the stability and viability of a company. However, a business’s foundation is more than numbers and milestones. It’s...

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Leadership Situations: Essential Skills and Strategies for Success

Decision-making, Problem-solving, Adversity, Difficult situations, Managing change, Adaptability, Resilience, Strategic thinking, Communication skills, Conflict resolution, Delegation, Emotional intelligence, Motivation, Negotiation, Organizational culture, Teamwork, Transparency

To say that the...

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How to Manage a Team: The Complete Guide

Teams, like the workplace, have evolved. Traditional management practices are falling to the wayside as we recover from the aftermath of the pandemic. The changes are for the better. The dialogue has morphed into thinking about motivating a team and developing leadership skills to make it happen...

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The Importance of Leadership in the Workplace

The American workplace is broken. You’ve undoubtedly heard about the so-called Great Resignation. Those who couldn’t have resorted to quiet quitting, in which employees have left their jobs mentally and emotionally. It’s evident that people aren’t happy in their jobs....

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The Complete Guide to Managing Stress at Work and Why Office Tension Can Be Ruining Your Life

You may not even realize that it has a hold of you. You suddenly feel irritable. Perhaps you snap at a co-worker for seemingly no reason. Maybe you can’t remember the last time you took a non-working vacation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the physical and mental strain...

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The Complete HR Manager's Guide to Writing Great Employee Performance Reviews

It may take years for researchers to sort out all the effects of the pandemic on the workplace. However, one thing is clear. Employers must reassess how they manage their teams, including how they conduct performance reviews. It’s as if the collective voice of workers everywhere has...

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The Complete Guide to Leading a Team and Developing Them into Future Leaders

Today’s workplace isn’t just a product of the pandemic and unstable economy. It’s been happening right before our eyes. Quiet quitting isn’t a new thing, as influencers would have you believe. Neither are disengaged employees or sagging attrition rates. Somehow management...

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The Complete Guide to Training Managers: How to Increase Productivity and Keep Your Staff Happy

Employees value training more than employers may realize. Some rank it higher than a salary boost, with 94 percent saying they’d stay with their organization if they invested more in learning and development (L&D). However, that just doesn’t apply to the staff. It’s equally...

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Quiet Quitting

Perhaps you’ve noticed something different at the grocery store where you usually shop. The person behind the meat counter isn’t as cheerful as she used to be. She might have even been a little short with you. Maybe you don’t see people smiling or laughing as much as at work. Or...

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The Ultimate Guide to Leadership and Management Skills That Will Make You a Better Leader

While the words are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between being a leader and a manager. A leader inspires and motivates their people. They embrace creativity and vision. They appreciate imagination and abstract thinking for envisioning possibilities. Great leaders...

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