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(For even more tips on how to effectively communicate, download my free giveaway, 7 Secrets To Highly Effective Communications.) High performing people and businesses don’t happen without clarity. Often, this clarity comes in the form of direct feedback. To be an effective manager, you need to be skilled at giving both praise and criticism. Although it…
Recent research has shown that leaders are more successful when they get enough sleep. In fact, there’s a direct link between productivity, happiness, and adequate sleep. Are you getting enough? If not, find a routine that works for you. Some research suggests that 7 to 8 hours are healthy for most people. A few suggestions:…
Not all important things are created equally. When it comes to prioritization, some things are more important than others. You will be frustrated, discouraged, and ineffective if you try to do everything all at once. How can you ensure that you and your team are optimizing your time and getting the right things done every…
As summer approaches, many people feel inspired to make changes in their lives whether big or small. But one of the common frustrations I hear from readers (and have faced myself too!) is the feeling of paralysis and not knowing what steps to take next for how to make a change. Do you currently feel…
One of the pain points I frequently hear about from readers is fear and uncertainty when it comes to making BIG changes, whether personal or professional. ‘Reinvention’ is a term that has become very popular over the years, yet it holds a lot of weight. Many people see it as a daunting, even unsurmountable task to…
“You cannot really be first rate at your work if work is all you are.” – Pulitzer Prize winning author, Anna Quindlen Anna has a point. In her book, “A Short Guide to a Happy Life,” she writes: “Get a life in which you notice the smell of salt water pushing itself on a breeze over…
You won’t grow without taking risks. And no one can be truly happy or achieve their highest goals without taking risks from time to time. Risk comes in many ways – from taking that first step toward a dream, to having a difficult conversation with a colleague. You are taking a risk every time you……
If you’re like most of the people who write to me from around the world, you aspire to excellence in your work and life and want to learn how to be successful. You recognize that you are a leader and you want to grow in your leadership roles. Many of the articles I write for…