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Everyone has an inner critic. The inner critic is typically formed when we are very young. It is comprised of all the negative messages we heard as a child, all the failures, and how the people around us responded to those failures, errors, or mistakes. In many cases, the inner …
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Coaching is a powerful tool for creating meaningful change. This can include a change in the personal and professional spheres, with many types of growth a benefit in both areas of life. Sometimes, the coaching process focuses on creating a specific level of improvement that is required either by the …
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Most people think of coaching as at least a two-person process. There is the coach, who is there to ask questions and to help the individual to think through issues, gain deeper personal or professional growth, and to develop a plan to achieve their goals and objectives. There is also …
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Coaching is one of the most effective management and leadership styles. It allows the leader to work with the team members to move towards higher levels of performance and excellence. It also builds an understanding of self through the process, allowing the individual being coached to set their own standards …
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The role of leaders or managers in any business continues to change. In the past, leaders were individuals with the answers to the problems facing a company, and they typically worked their way up through the corporate ranks. The manager was more of a commander, overseeing the big picture and …
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Today, most businesses use some type of teamwork model. When done correctly, employee and leadership teams create a positive work environment, boost innovation and creativity, and result in higher productivity across the team and the business. Finding ways to celebrate the work, innovation, and effort of teams throughout an organization …
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There are many different ways for teams to communicate. Today, thanks to software platforms and virtual meeting spaces, there are a number of options for team leaders, small business owners, or enterprise companies to consider. However, it is important to realize that the specific technology selected is just a tool. …
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“A team is not a group of people who work together but a team is a group of people who trust each other.” ~Simon Sinek A common leadership mistake is assuming that a group of professionals can come together and create an effective team. In reality, creating a team requires …
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In-person or virtual teams often struggle with how to define acceptable behavior and how to interact with each other. It is not uncommon for team leaders to make the assumption that team members will intuitively know how to act and interact, which can lead to conflict, division in the team, …
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Virtual teams are not new for many businesses, but they have become more common in recent years. Developing connections and a sense of unity in the team is more challenging when individuals are remote. However, with a structured approach to team building, the team leader and team members can create …
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