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Communication is Leadership
Communication skills are essential for leaders to have in their tool kit. Consider five Cs of effective communication to ensure your messaging hits the mark and motivates your team.
Sled Dogs Exemplify Leadership
I recently returned from a new experience: Dogsledding and camping in Ely, Minnesota with the Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge family. It was an amazing adventure augmented by the presence of five incredible Canadian Inuit dogs pulling my sled. These working dogs were friendly, loving, and docile, but when pulling the sled down the trail they became determined machines focused on one thing: Pulling. This display of teamwork made me think about leadership, and what an example they provided!
Battle the Burnout Blues in 5 Steps
Have you been hit by the professional burnout bus? Learn to identify the causes and symptoms of burnout and take action with five practical steps to bring your creative side back to life.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Enhance Organizational Resilience
Companies that intentionally pursue a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) culture are more prone to be resilient in times of crisis. In fact, these companies tend to be more proactive in responding to change, often minimizing or avoiding a crisis altogether.
The Origins of ELEVATE NEXT
Recently, I came across a business card I saved from my very first, real career job out of college at the International Institute of St. Louis. The colleagues, volunteers, refugees, and immigrants with whom I worked at the International Institute more than a decade ago are the ones that inspired me to take a plunge and start ELEVATE NEXT.
Extolling the Virtues of the Habitually Late
Leverage technology to reduce tardiness and reframe your view of others who are habitually late. They have virtuous traits your team needs!
Active Listeners Can Change the World
One of the top traits to look for in colleagues is listening skills. A good listener is skilled at active listening. Why?
Build a Culture of Creativity and Eliminate Bullies in the Workplace
Intentionally build a network and company culture of creativity and inclusion. Ensure that there is no room for bullies at YOUR company.
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