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Pursuing Happiness & Success: The Science of Positivity
It may sound like stating the obvious, but your outlook on life, impacts your life. Outlook is powerful in that a positive vs. negative perspective has the capability of shaping…
Addressing Challenges and Solving Problems: A 4-Step Approach
Each and every day, we are faced with at least one challenge—and that is probably on what many of us might consider a “light” day. Sometimes you call it challenges,…
8 Tips for Building Assertive Communication Skills as a Woman
Effective communication is always a hot topic in the professional world. Indeed, communication experts agree that the most productive and progressive way to communicate is through honest and transparent dialogue—which…
The Power of Listening: Developing Skills that Lead to Better Conversations
I want you to think about two words: listening and hearing. What do these two words mean? Are they synonymous with each other? I don’t think so because hearing isn’t…
6 Steps to Bring Out the Best in Clients When They’re at Their Worst
We have all heard the old adage, “The customer is always right.” While it’s a concept that is usually tied to customer service mantras and operational handbooks, the reality is…
Managing Conflict: Handling Difficult Situations at Work
There is a reality that any leader or manager needs to be aware of—leadership and conflict go together like peas and carrots. Occupying the corner office might seem like a…
Not Just an Annual Review: It’s So Much More
In my business, we consult with many interesting organizations—ranging from well-known, publically-traded companies to professional service firms, non-profits and media giants. There are many lines of inquiry thrown around during…
Be the Best or Bust: Realigning the Female Leader’s Uneven Playing Field
Ever since women have entered the workplace they have been traversing the slippery slope that is based upon the incompatibility that comes when traditional female gender norms are combined with…
Helping Employees Adapt to Organizational Change
Change in the workplace is inevitable. It is not uncommon for companies to go through restructuring, downsizing, acquisition, or other reorganizations. These can be challenging times for employees as they…