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How to be a leader
4 September 2019
With a few consistent actions, you can develop your leadership potential, set yourself apart from the ordinary employee and be noticed as a future leader ahead of your peers. Practice these tips each day and you’ll be an effective leader in no time... read more
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How to discover your inner softie
28 August 2019
There’s a popular myth that a tough boss is a good boss. It ain’t necessarily so as numerious scientific studies find no evidence that tough bosses got better results. A softer, more balanced approach may be better for... read more
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How to be an effective boss
21 August 2019
Effective bosses try to make work meaningful and enjoyable for employees. They’re most successful when they adhere to a few best practices: Manage individuals, not just teams. When you’re under pressure, you can forget that employees have... read more
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How to stop a meeting that just won't end
14 August 2019
We’ve all been in meetings that seem like they go on and on and on. Instead of watching the clock, take matters into your own hands: Come prepared. You can avoid a chaotic, rambling conversation simply by showing up with a clearly articulated... read more
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How to engage your team
7 August 2019
Showing respect enhances a leader’s influence and performance – and our latest study found that it’s the leadership behaviour with the biggest effect on employee engagement. Yet many leaders struggle to show respect to their employees. To become a more... read more
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How to structure your team meetings better
31 July 2019
Let’s be honest: Most meetings are a waste of time, especially if they aren’t well designed. Next time you lead a team meeting, take the time to carefully structure it so that the duration and content align with the objective: Define the work... read more
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How to win an argument
24 July 2019
There is not much point in having brilliant ideas if we cannot persuade people of their value. Persuasive people win arguments using the force of their reason and by the skillful deployment of many handy techniques. So how to win an argument? Here are... read more
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How to succeed each and every day
17 July 2019
Most new managers find that they rarely end a day having done what they planned to do. They spend most of their time solving unexpected problems and making sure work gets done. But there are three essential things that managers should be doing every day... read more
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How to conduct a performance review in 10 minutes
10 July 2019
There is growing evidence that conventional performance reviews are not working. One major issue is the time commitment they require: When many employees already get feedback regularly, formal reviews just take too long. A faster, but still... read more
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How to know if you’re a toxic colleague
3 July 2019
No one likes a toxic colleague. Even the most difficult people would probably be the first to agree. Which raises a question: If you were “toxic,” would you even know it? Here are three reasons you might seem toxic, and strategies for changing your... read more