What if, instead of ensuring we look good and feel valued, we focused on making others look good and feel valued?

In a difficult situation or relationship, draw a circle around yourself and work on everything inside that circle.

Our ability to effectively communicate and truly connect with colleagues improves when considering their preferred style, not just our own.

Giving meaningful positive feedback boosts employee engagement and performance.

Here are a few small tweaks you can make to your group brainstorming process that will get you better results and ensure everyone is engaged.

Instead of eagerly sharing your insights and feedback, focus on asking thoughtful questions that create space for your employees to identify their own reflections and insights.

Free PDF exercises for Professional Fit, Strategic Planning, Vision Building, and 2020 Reflection.

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Based on her advice, I’m giving you four key takeaways focused on how to effectively teach employees new skills.

Make sure your team knows the answers to these 6 questions - it will boost their productivity and trust.

Evidence suggests that incorporating things like gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion create workplace environments where employees actually want to work.

The people we are leading need to feel us present. We can’t understand their challenges unless we get close enough experience their viewpoint.