During an evening heart-to-heart with my son, Jack, I was reminded again of the power of appreciation. His animated storytelling is always a delight, and I couldn't help but notice how he lit up every time I complimented his...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Be a Straightforward Leader
The best kind of communication is straightforward communication, and the best kind of leader is a straightforward leader. It took me a while to learn this as a leader. Sometimes I would beat around the bush and not share my...
Increase Employee Engagement By Showing Appreciation
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen Gallup's research on dismal employee engagement – only 20% of the global workforce feels engaged at work. Many leaders are at a loss about what to do, especially if they work...
Be A Leadership Role Model
Exceptional leaders are exceptional role models. Leadership comes with great responsibility. And if you want to be a transformational leader, you must embody your values, walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Research...
Why Are So Many People Quitting Their Jobs?
News stories of people quitting their jobs are everywhere, reporting that people are leaving for better opportunities or working for themselves. On the flip side, the news reports stories of unfilled positions and the impact of...
How to Be a Better Listener
Do you want to be a better listener? Did you know that 75% of the time we are “listening” we are actually distracted, preoccupied or forgetful? Did you know that 85% of what we know that we have learned by listening? These...
Effects of Positive Feedback
Feedback can be a powerful motivator if delivered properly. In their book "Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World," authors Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall make a case for giving positive...
Why You Shouldn’t Vent
"Venting is healthy," some people preach. It's good to blow off steam, get things off your chest, right? Not so fast. Research shows that dissipating anger by venting doesn't make us feel better. Here is why you shouldn't...
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