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Don’t Make assumptions about generations
We all know the stereotypes by heart. The Gen Z “snowflakes” who grew up expecting participation trophies. The Boomers who have one foot out the door and think they know everything (except how to deal with new technology; they call in their grandkids for that.) By 2025, Millennials are projected to account for 75 percent…
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Why You Should Keep a Success Journal
Self-help author Robert Collier wrote, “Success is the sum of small efforts – repeated day in and day out.” Taking charge of your career means making a persuasive case for your promotability. Tracking your successes gives you information you can pull for performance reviews, to update accomplishments on our resume, and to prepare for interviews…
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Healthy Conflict
Teams that have been together a long time learn to read the room quickly. They find a rhythm, a way of communicating and collaborating that minimizes conflict. That’s a good thing, right? Actually, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Productive conflict can help teams find more innovative ideas, solve tough problems,…
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C-Suite Communication is Different
Congratulations – your project is on time, under budget, and suddenly high profile. In fact, you’ve been invited to present in front of the board. Are you ready? By ready, we mean more than having all the data at your fingertips. Of course, you know your stuff. But is your communication style ready for the…
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Thank Different
(Apologies to the late Steve Jobs and Apple for appropriating their motto.) Every manager knows that appreciation is a significant part of your duty to your team. Letting them know you see and value their contributions is not only the right thing to do, it’s critical to their success – and yours. But most people…