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How to keep your employees honest
27 September 2017
Since we were incorporated in 2004, TEN has conducted extensive research into the most important leadership characteristics people expect from their leaders. To date, more than 250,000 people have taken part in the research and 'honesty' has never... read more
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How to turn adversaries into allies
20 September 2017
Anyone who has faced rivals at work - bosses who take all the credit, team members who undermine things - knows how difficult it is to ignore them. Instead, turn your adversaries into collaborators by following these three steps:... read more
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How to stop getting bad advice
13 September 2017
People love to give advice. While it's useful to hear what others think, sometimes they give off-target or foolish guidance. Here are a few ways to increase your odds of getting good input: Target your requests. Don't ask whoever is available.... read more
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How to reach your enemy
6 September 2017
Having enemies in the workplace is often destructive. Ideally you should try to work with your rival instead of against them. But if your collaborative efforts fail, try one of these strategies instead: Find a common ally. Seek a third party... read more
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How to share bad news
30 August 2017
When you're privy to information that your team isn't, should you share the news or protect your employees? When deciding whether to divulge bad news, do these things first: Know your tendency. We all have a preferred approach when it comes to... read more
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How to trust your instinct
23 August 2017
Most of us are taught to defer to authority. As a result, we tend to disregard our internal compasses. But your instincts are often right. Here is how to counter your conditioning and question authority: Listen to your inner voice. Take a... read more
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How to turn your employees into company advocates
16 August 2017
Loyal, passionate employees benefit a company as much as dedicated customers. They stay longer, work more creatively, and go the extra mile. So how do you turn employees into advocates for your company and its work? Throw out the annual... read more
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How to handle a colleague you dislike
9 August 2017
Working with a difficult person can be distracting and draining. Next time a colleague irritates you to no end, try these three things: Manage your reaction. If someone annoys you, don't focus on their behaviour. Focus on how you react, which... read more
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How to keep cool when receiving feedback
2 August 2017
No one likes to hear that they aren't performing well. Yet, everyone can improve. Next time you receive constructive feedback, do these three things: Relax into it. It's understandable to be nervous during a feedback session. The other person... read more
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How to practice self-reflection in a few simple steps
26 July 2017
Research has shown that reflection boosts productivity. Yet few of us make time to reflect. Why? For one, figuring out where to begin can be difficult. Start by identifying a few important questions that you want to address. Here are some... read more