This article starts with an assumption. Good news – your experience will confirm that the assumption is correct. Here it is: We are often most effective when we learn with and from others. And at work, learning from others is often most relevant and practical. If you agree with this assumption, read on. Because I’m

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Frontline leaders face plenty of challenges. Often it is their first (or only) experience as a leader. And as the face of the organization to the frontline of the organization, their role is critical. Let’s outline seven things frontline leaders can do to make their work less challenging and more successful.Share the Big Picture MoreMany

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When you bring together a group of people or create a team, there can be challenges and concerns (I wrote about some of them here.). But those problems and concerns shouldn’t dissuade us from creating peer groups. Recognizing the power of the peer group can create magic. Here are six specific powers that a peer

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Habits are a wonderful thing, until they aren’t. Unless we build the habit of intention, we will operate on instinct and autopilot, which isn’t always best. Making intentional choices and operating based on intention is a powerful way to get better results. We usually think of intention as an individual choice. However, organizational intention is

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Embarking on a new project or initiative is often a road less traveled, filled with uncertainty and hesitation. Through my experiences and observations, I’ve identified seven key reasons why we often hold back from taking that first step. Understanding these barriers is crucial in overcoming them.The Challenge of StartingIt all starts with an idea. However,

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Teams. Teamwork. Collaboration. Working successfully as peers. These are important qualities – things worth investing in and improving. We may not always associate those words with the phrase “peer group,” but it is a valid description. And make no mistake, there can be problems with peer groups, regardless of the ages of the members. To build better

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I recently spoke about the often overlooked power of saying ‘yes’ in our daily lives. However, it’s equally important to understand when and why to say ‘no.’ Today, I want to share five reasons why saying no can be incredibly beneficial for your personal and professional growth.Prioritizing Your Time and Energy: Saying no helps in prioritizing.

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Predictions are tricky things. People want to make them and read them, but that doesn’t mean they will be all that accurate. With a dose of humility, here are five of my predictions for work, the workplace, and leadership in 2024. I will share them and some actions you can consider as an organization, team,

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Consistency is a good thing when the things we are consistent about are good things. If you want to get great results, we must do the things that create those results consistently. Here are five steps to create consistency – the kind that will give you the results you want.The Five StepsHave a goal. Make

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