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4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Ask For Resources
As a team leader, you’re responsible for securing resources to get the work done. But if you ask for resources and all you get from your boss is “no”, then see if you’re making one of these common mistakes.
How to Lead and Succeed in a World of Hybrid Working
What does it take to succeed in a world of hybrid working and where things keep changing? The answer is radical adaptability. Discover how you and your organization can embrace radical adaptability to compete and win in the new world of work.
The Career Success Habit You’re Probably Overlooking
Your habits are at the core of what makes you successful. But there’s an often-overlooked habit that is key to having a successful career. Here are five benefits you’ll reap from embracing this overlooked habit.
How to Stop Being Overwhelmed by Work and Enjoy Life More
Do you feel like work is overwhelming everything else in your life? Use this strategy to set the foundation for a healthy work life, and a practical tip you can use right now to protect yourself from being overwhelmed by the demands of work.
How to Regain Your Energy When You’re Stressed and Overwhelmed at Work
Are you tired, stressed and burnt out? Do you feel like you don’t have the time and energy to do the important things you know you should do? Take these three steps to re-energize so you can progress towards your career and life goals.
3 Ways to Become and Be Seen as Strategic
Thinking and acting strategically is a big opportunity to advance in your career. But there’s a lot of confusing advice out there as to what “being strategic” really means. Discover what it really means and three ways to become and be seen as strategic.
How to Handle Negative Feedback and Recover Like a Pro
Negative feedback is critical to becoming your best, most effective self – as tough as it may be to receive! When you get negative feedback, what matters is what you do with it. Here are three steps to handle it like a pro and lift yourself up to operate at your best.
How to Display Leadership by Being an Ally to Team Members
The highest performing teams are ones where people feel safe and supported to speak up and bring their whole selves to work. You can contribute to this environment (from wherever you sit) by being an ally. Here are three ways to do this in the workplace.
How to Empower Your Team to Deliver Outsized Results
As a leader, it’s your responsibility to get the most from your team to deliver outsized results for the organization. Start with these three steps to become an inspiring leader and develop an engaged and efficient team.
Why Your Team Isn’t Speaking Up in Meetings (and What to Do About It)
Are you getting the most from everyone on your team? Do you get diverse ideas and rich conversations involving all of your team members during meetings? Take these three steps to create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up and contribute.
Three Things Great Leaders Do to Create a Sense of Belonging
A sense of belonging is critical to team well-being and business success because when people can be themselves, they’re more productive, motivated and engaged. Take these three actions to create this environment and make your team feel seen, heard and respected.
How to NOT Get a Job Promotion (25 Rules to Follow)
These 25 rules will stop you from getting a promotion and advancing in your career. They'll help you avoid gaining recognition and respect, the enjoyment of more seniority and opportunities, and getting paid what you’re worth. Are you living by these rules?
The Simple Way to Make This Year Your Best Yet
What are you excited about for the year ahead? If you want to make a change and reach new goals, you'll need to be proactive. But planning your route doesn’t have to be hard work. Use this simple yet high impact way to make this year your best yet.
3 Essential Areas to Focus On for Career Success in 2022
How do you keep advancing to meet your career ambitions, personal needs and financial goals when the world of work is more unpredictable than ever? There are three essential areas to focus on that will serve you well no matter what happens.
5 Books to Become a Better Leader, Manager and Person
These five books have helped me to be a better leader, manager and person. When you feel better about yourself and your situation, no matter what else is going on around you, then you can bring your best to any situation. I hope they inspire you too.
Why a Personal Vision is More Powerful Than New Year Resolutions and Goals
Do you set goals and new year resolutions each year simply because you feel like you’re “supposed to”? There’s a more energizing and inspiring way to prepare yourself for the year to come. Ask yourself these three questions instead.
How to Stop Being Hard on Yourself
Are you hard on yourself? Do you feel like there's always more you could and should do? Being hard on yourself places unnecessary obstacles in your way. Take these three steps to stop giving yourself a hard time and lessen the pressure.
What to Do When a Colleague is Sabotaging Your Career
What do you do when a colleague bad-mouths you and tries to make you look bad? It can happen to anyone. Here are three steps to handle the situation and get back on course when a colleague is sabotaging your career.