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When Managers Take Their Stress Out on Their Employees

By Nicki Sanders | May 29, 2019 | Comments Off on When Managers Take Their Stress Out on Their Employees

When Managers Take Their Stress Out on Their Employees By Sabina Nawaz, Harvard Business Review Adam ran a $500 million business. The company was on a sharp upward trajectory, the biggest competitor was a distant second, and his board loved him. But there was a problem. Even though his company was performing well, his employees’ […]

Honoring Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

By Nicki Sanders | May 27, 2019 | Comments Off on Honoring Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2019 occurs on Monday, May 27.  Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in […]

What Anxiety Does To Us At Work

By Nicki Sanders | May 24, 2019 | Comments Off on What Anxiety Does To Us At Work

What Anxiety Does to Us at Work By Alice Boyes I have an anxiety-prone brain. When presented with a new idea, my first instinct is usually to think of what could go wrong and the worst-case scenario. Whenever communication is ambiguous, the first conclusion I jump to is a negative one. If you share these […]

How to Be a Better Manager (When Your Team Members Are All Different)

By Nicki Sanders | May 22, 2019 | Comments Off on How to Be a Better Manager (When Your Team Members Are All Different)

How to Be a Better Manager (When Your Team Members Are All Different) By Kat Boogard, The Muse Whether you’re established and experienced or a total newbie, managing a team isn’t easy. You have one team member who responds really well to constructive criticism, while another needs feedback phrased in a gentler way. You have […]

John C. Maxwell: 10 Actions to Help Your Team Accept Change

By Nicki Sanders | May 20, 2019 | Comments Off on John C. Maxwell: 10 Actions to Help Your Team Accept Change

John C. Maxwell: 10 Actions to Help Your Team Accept Change By John C. Maxwell in Success Magazine Early in my career, I took over a volunteer-driven organization that had been led by the same man for 27 years. I respected the previous leader and admired a lot of the things he did. But I knew that […]

10 Ways to Make Your Business More Socially Conscious

By Nicki Sanders | May 17, 2019 | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Make Your Business More Socially Conscious

10 Ways to Make Your Business More Socially Conscious Social responsibility is now a key part of any successful entrepreneurial venture. Murray Newlands VIP Contributor, Entrepreneur Being socially conscious is not only a responsibility all entrepreneurs have, but it also helps build a lasting relationship with your community. Moreover, consumers don’t only expect companies to […]

Key Steps Women Can Take to Be Strong Leaders

By Nicki Sanders | May 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Key Steps Women Can Take to Be Strong Leaders

Key Steps Women Can Take to Be Strong Leaders By Marci Martin, Writer, Business News Daily For so long, women have determined career success by their ability to adjust to the male-dominated culture and business processes in their field. Women try to play by the existing rules in the workplace and have the additional hurdle […]

Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life

By Nicki Sanders | May 13, 2019 | Comments Off on Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life

Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life Powering through your work week after week can cause some serious tunnel vision and prevent you from accomplishing what you’re capable of. By Darius Foroux What do you do when you feel tired or overwhelmed? Do you power through? Or do you take some time […]

How To Build a Fearless Organization

By Nicki Sanders | May 10, 2019 | Comments Off on How To Build a Fearless Organization

How To Build a Fearless Organization Interview by Martha Lagace  “Psychological safety at work takes effort. It’s not the norm. But it’s worth the effort,” says Professor Amy Edmondson. She explains how and why a culture of open candor—and the willingness and courage to speak up—is a strategic asset and can be developed in companies […]