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Conferences = Benefits for the Employee and the Company

I was talking with a friend who tells me his company has stopped reimbursing for attendance at conferences and for fees for participation in professional memberships and communities of practice. When I asked their reason, he noted, “The company doesn’t see the value to supporting such things. My boss told me the company can’t continue […]

Sharing Bad News with Employees

As leaders, we don’t always have good news to share. Sometimes the news is just not good but we need to share it with others. We may not have the right answer nor even know the impact over the long term of the news we need to share, but it is best to communicate the […]

How Effective a Manager Are You?

Are you a good manager to your people? The most effective managers have these skills:

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Listening

Listening requires really hearing and understanding what others are saying – not just the words coming out of their mouth. But reacting to their body language also and hearing the words behind the words. Listening […]

What’s Your Attitude?

“Whether you think you can; or you think you can’t…you’re right.” (Henry Ford)

Do you have a positive attitude or a negative attitude? Are things usually good or are they always bad? Do you always see the bad in people, or do you seek out the good in others?

Your attitude makes a difference in […]

What is Your Brand?

What is your brand? What do people say about you to others?

Do they say you are reliable? Or, are you never on time? Do they comment on how you are always willing to help others? Or, do they say that if it isn’t in your job description, you aren’t pitching in? Do they look […]