How leaders think twice
You are in a tough meeting and you are not sure what to say next … while your colleague spontaneously speaks the right words to defuse the situation. Or maybe she found the most powerful argument to persuade other people …
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Should we seek work-life balance?
Not a month goes by without the subject of work-life balance being raised by either one of my clients. Whether it’s a seasoned leader, an experienced entrepreneur or a new manager, there comes a time when the never-ending whirlwind of our …
Negative feedback : learn how to give it to foster positive change
As a leader, you know that to give negative feedback is sometimes essential. But it does not mean that it is an easy nor comfortable task to perform. You worry about how your employee will react, and how well you …
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A glimpse at leadership in the 21st century.
This is an excellent illustration from Seth Godin of where the 21st century leadership practices are heading. I invite you to use the link below to get access to the original article from Seth Godin. But don’t forget to come …
Focus on people, not results
Don’t be fooled by the popular saying, “What gets measured gets done.” Because, really, it is the people that get the job done. Not the scorecards, not the key performance indicators, not the processes. The people who are deeply engaged …
The only 3 viable solutions to ANY problem
If you currently have a problem to solve, you may be intrigued by the headline of this post… Because you know it cannot be that simple… Surely, there is no easy fix to a difficult problem. Otherwise, you would have …
Sensational teamwork: 7 proven steps to peak performance
Are you regularly disappointed with your team’s results? You may be convinced that you have assembled the right brains and expertise, yet the outcomes often fail to meet your expectations. The organizational objectives are not achieved, which is bad enough. …
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How to Get Better at Reading People and Boost Your Influence
Sometimes, you just don’t get it. Human beings can be so complicated to deal with! It’s exhausting. You don’t understand why you can’t get your point across. You don’t know what triggered this emotional outburst from your boss. You are …
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How to stop being rational to get the job you love
Sunday evening, already. Where has the weekend gone by? The hours disappeared so quickly, vanished. And as you begin to think about tomorrow, you feel restless and frustrated. You earn a good living, and you can perform your job on …
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Why Smart People Think Beyond Reason to Make Powerful Decisions
How long has it been since you’ve had a tough decision to make at work? I bet it happens regularly, if it is not on a daily basis. Sure, making decisions can be exhilarating, but it can also be draining. …
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