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The communication equation for extroverts
You’ve done it again! You desperately clamp your hand over your mouth, wishing you could scoop the words back in as if you’d never uttered them in the first place. It’s not that you’ve said something offensive. You haven’t insulted your entire team. It’s just that...
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Heart and leadership: why it’s way less fluffy than it sounds.
When it comes to talking about what makes a great leader, I return time and again to this trifecta: character, commitment and…heart. Yes, heart. As soon as you read that, I’m betting your mind went one of two ways: “Pah, heart! There’s no room for this touchy-feely...
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What’s your personality type?
Are you an adventurer or a logician? An extrovert or an introvert? Type A or Mr/Mrs Easygoing? If you’re anything like me, you've probably been lured in by more than one online test that will tell you “who you really are”. You’ll be promised “spookily accurate”...
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The two essential leadership qualities you’ll never see in a job ad
“Wanted: Upper management professional with minimum five years leadership experience. Must be qualified to degree level. You will be a forward-planner, results-orientated, self-driven. You pride yourself on thinking outside of the box. You will have a ruthless...
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The unexpected benefit of making a mistake
I didn’t see it coming. Friday morning, I greeted the barista, picked up my usual latte, made my way into the office. Just one more day until the weekend — I was feeling pretty darn good. The first clue was the whispers as I entered the office. “Is she here?”, “Does...
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Right and wrong: A case for ethics vs morals
Ethics and morals — they’re the same thing, right? Potato…po-tah-to. Well, no. Despite the fact that many of us (me included!) sometimes use the terms interchangeably, they’re actually two distinct concepts. Of course, most of the time it doesn’t really matter if you...
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How to Communicate with a Multi-generational Workforce
I was 25 and single when I bought my first house. On my own. My parents didn’t co-sign — it was all on me. What an achievement! A huge step on the path towards the “American Dream”. Until my boss at the time burst my bubble, ever so slightly. His response to my new...
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How to Be a Courageous Leader
“Courage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible” — Aristotle. Aristotle was a big fan of courage. He thought it the one human quality from which all others spring — and he was really on to something, especially when it comes to the question of what...
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Why Women Gather – Bringing Women Together Builds Tribes That Change the World
“I would drive off a cliff for you.” Our relationship hasn’t always been easy and we’ve had years of silence. Yet our bond remains unbreakable. We understand each other often without uttering a word; she challenges me, holds me accountable, and strengthens me. She...
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Build a Solid Foundation for Your Business
What is the first thing you should do when starting a business? Ask this in a room full of wannabe entrepreneurs and you’ll hear as many different answers as there are people: you need a great product or service, a logo, a website, a business plan… I guarantee almost...
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Are You Putting Off Community Service for “Some Day”? You Could be Holding Back Your Career
“Once I’ve climbed the ladder I’ll finally be in a position to give something back”. How many times have you heard this one? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself? We all want to give back to our communities, to serve others, and to go to bed at night with the warm fuzzy...
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Why Hiring Veterans Makes Sense — and Cents
Veterans are determined, resourceful, and hard-working. They’re natural leaders with experience leading teams through extraordinary challenges. So why are so many of our country’s vets undervalued and underemployed, stuck in production line jobs that don’t allow them...
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