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How Leaders Around the World Build Trust Across Cultures

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 14, 2019 | Comments Off on How Leaders Around the World Build Trust Across Cultures

How Leaders Around the World Build Trust Across Cultures By Mansour Javidan and Aks Zaheer Many managerial positions require frequent communication with employees from around the world, but building trust across cultures can be difficult. Still, it is vitally important; when individuals trust one another, they can work together effectively regardless of cultural differences. But […]

3 Ways to Practice Better Self-Care

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 12, 2019 | Comments Off on 3 Ways to Practice Better Self-Care

We live in a world that thrives on competition, speed and busyness. Although we value ambition and drive, over-scheduling, over-committing, and competition can lead to resentment, exhaustion, and poor performance. None of us has it totally together all the time. There is no honor and glory in pretending and overwhelm. It’s time to hang up the […]

Could Sesame Street Have Made Me A Better Supervisor?

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Could Sesame Street Have Made Me A Better Supervisor?

I love Sesame Street! I learned my first Spanish word, ‘agua’ from Sesame Street. loved Bert and Ernie/s friendship. Big Bird was embraced despite his super size. The Count was fun to count along with. Sesame Street was created to help level the playing field for children of lower economic status who could not afford […]

The Power of Self Reflection

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 7, 2019 | Comments Off on The Power of Self Reflection

The Power of Self Reflection Look In the Mirror, Leader By Jamie Laura “I’m going to fire X”. My first gut reaction still is “Here we go, buckle up Jamie.” And then I remember I have to think of myself as the doctor. The patient is telling me, they have a problem and they want […]

Self-Reflection: Time for a Mid-Year Check In

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Self-Reflection: Time for a Mid-Year Check In

Welcome June.  We are halfway through the year of 2019. College graduation season has ended. High school graduations are on the horizon. The school year is ending. Some companies are nearing the end of their fiscal year. Seasons are changing. Life is busy. It is very easy to simply go with the flow or operate […]

Manager Self-Reflection: I’m An Owl

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Manager Self-Reflection: I’m An Owl

Self-reflection is defined as a serious thought about one’s character and actions. Psychology further defines self-reflection as the examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings. As a workshop facilitator for youth and adults, I have often opened a session with an icebreaker that asks, “If you were an animal what animal would you be […]

Pack A Backpack Drive 2019 Thank You

By Nicki Sanders | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Pack A Backpack Drive 2019 Thank You

Today is officially the last day of National Foster Care Month.  Our Annual Pack A Backpack Drive has officially ended. All donations have been delivered. In 2019, we were able to collect and distribute 36 backpacks and duffels bags filled with personal hygiene items for teen boys in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters.  […]

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 […]