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6 People Management Tips That Will Make You a Better Manager

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 20, 2019 | Comments Off on 6 People Management Tips That Will Make You a Better Manager

6 People Management Tips That Will Make You a Better Manager Whether you’re the CEO or an intern, knowing how to work with others is a key part of being successful at every job. But for managers, knowing how to manage people and all their quirks and ambitions is a key part of you being […]

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Conversations with Nicki Sanders Social Work Month Blog Series 2019

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Conversations with Nicki Sanders Social Work Month Blog Series 2019

Conversations with Nicki Sanders is a regular blog feature for Nicki Sanders Consulting. Conversations with Nicki Sanders will highlight the success strategies, advice, and careers of various professionals in a variety of industries. March is National Social Work Month. To commemorate Social Work Month, I will interview Social Workers Managers about their management journey.  The […]

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Why You Should Work Less and Spend More Time on Hobbies

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Why You Should Work Less and Spend More Time on Hobbies

Why You Should Work Less and Spend More Time on Hobbies By Gaetano DiNardi, Harvard Business Review As professionals around the world feel increasingly pressed for time, they’re giving up on things that matter to them. A recent HBR article noted that in surveys, most people “could name several activities, such as pursuing a hobby, […]

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Time Management Hacks That Very Successful People Practice Daily

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 13, 2019 | Comments Off on Time Management Hacks That Very Successful People Practice Daily

Time Management Hacks That Very Successful People Practice Daily Time management is a big part of success. John Rampton, VIP Contributor, Entrepreneur Have you ever wondered how certain people could run a business, spend time with their family, hit the conference circuit and write a book? It’s not because they have superpowers. These people have learned […]

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What Is The Difference Between Management And Leadership?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 11, 2019 | Comments Off on What Is The Difference Between Management And Leadership?

What Is The Difference Between Management And Leadership? Terina Allen Contributor, Forbes The article made me do it. I didn’t plan to write this article. I didn’t want to write yet another thing about the definition, value and distinctions of management and leadership. I thought we were passed this (by “we” I refer to the […]

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3 Ways to Hire and 3 Ways to Retain the Best Employees

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 8, 2019 | Comments Off on 3 Ways to Hire and 3 Ways to Retain the Best Employees

3 Ways to Hire and 3 Ways to Retain the Best Employees By Bruna Martinuzzi, American Express, Entrepreneur Hiring and retaining talented employees is an essential part of any company’s growth and profitability. Even so, it’s safe to say that many companies don’t know where to find such talent, how to get them to join […]

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15 Mistakes Successful Leaders Know to Avoid

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 6, 2019 | Comments Off on 15 Mistakes Successful Leaders Know to Avoid

15 Mistakes Successful Leaders Know to Avoid Deep Patel, VIP Contributor, Entrepreneur Leaders who affirm their team’s strengths and potential are rewarded with high performance and overall success. Much of what a business leader does can be boiled down to a handful of important skills. These include tackling workplace issues and problems, setting reasonably high […]

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How to Unlock Your Team’s Creativity

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 4, 2019 | Comments Off on How to Unlock Your Team’s Creativity

How To Unlock Your Team’s Creativity By Rebecca Shambaugh As a leadership coach, I never miss an opportunity to ask senior-level executives what they see as critical for people and organizations to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. I met with an executive vice president of a Fortune 500 company this week (let’s call her Ashley) […]

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To Improve Your Team, First Work on Yourself

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 1, 2019 | Comments Off on To Improve Your Team, First Work on Yourself

To Improve Your Team, First Work on Yourself Jennifer Porter, Harvard Business Review A colleague and I were recently meeting with a CEO and his leadership team, observing them as they discussed how to improve their annual planning process. As the team of ten explored their current process, the conversation got heated. The team had […]

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