Listening is something we do every day. We know it is important, yet we take it for granted. That’s why I was pleased that it emerged in our Remarkable Leadership Skills Bracket as one of the two most important leadership skills (from an initial field of 16 skills!).  Here’s why so many voted for listening (in

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Did you know that there’s importance in being foolish? Now, I don’t mean foolish in the sense of lacking good sense, but rather in being a bit absurd or ridiculous. You see, sometimes stepping outside the conventional can be the gateway to something truly remarkable. Think about the world’s greatest inventions – weren’t they all once

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Remote and hybrid team leaders are often frustrated when trying to find ways to build relationships and enhance communication. One of the best ways to do that involves something we often think of as a solitary activity – reading. This may seem like an unpleasant concept. Few of us enjoyed writing book reports and automatically hated

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In one sense, explanations and excuses seem like the same thing. They are both ways to address questions or concerns about actions and outcomes. They are used to create understanding about why something happened. So, what’s the difference and why does it matter?The DifferenceThe key difference lies in the intent and the acceptance of responsibility.

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We usually seek others to mentor us, and rightly so. Mentors offer invaluable perspectives and support. However, it’s vital to realize that one of the key mentors in your life can be yourself.Four Key Strategies to Self-MentoringTreat Yourself Better: Consider how a good mentor would treat you – with encouragement, support, and belief in your

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When you ask someone a question and they respond, “It depends,” how does that make you feel? Does it make think the person is blowing you off or hedging their bets? Do you wonder if they are non-committal or not as knowledgeable as you thought? It could mean any of those things. Or it could

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Lately, a large number of our clients have undergone one of two very painful processes. They have either been bought out by another organization or are weathering a seismic re-organization inside their company. This time is always stressful and full of unknowns. But for people working remotely, it can feel like everything is out of

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It has been about four years since COVID-19 moved from virus to pandemic status. And those events changed how we view the world – and work – forever. At this four-year mark, I am looking at the biggest pandemic lessons I learned. After you read mine, I hope you will share your own in the

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I’m addressing a topic that might raise a few eyebrows: napping at work. Now, before you dismiss the idea, let’s explore why this could be more than just catching a few z’s during work hours.Is Napping at Work Really a Good Idea?Many might question my credibility for even suggesting napping as a work activity. But,

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There is a well-known game played on car trips. It is most often called “Slug bug” or “Punch buggy”. Regardless of the name, the game rewards those who see a VW Beetle (the “bug”) first. The first person to see the car in question can “slug” or “punch” the other person. (More details are here.)

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