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One key way to stay motivated

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There are times a visual cue can help you stay motivated.  Think of a thermometer graphic to show how much money has been raised for a fundraiser, the scoreboard and countdown clock during a basketball game, or filling a clear glass jar with change for a vacation fund. At a glance, you know the goal,Continue Reading

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managing anger and frustration

Managing Anger and Frustration in a Way that’s Helpful to Your Team

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Your organization is pitching a big contract to a potentially huge client. Or, your government department is presenting a new approach to the Minister or a Cabinet Committee. One of your team members is the principal on this particular topic and carries the ball – this team member is leading the presentation and fielding questions.Continue Reading

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leadership offsite

7 Benefits of a Leadership Offsite

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We’ve seen periods where our clients were big on over-the-top boondoggle getaways for the leadership team and times when they stopped all workshops and retreats for austerity reasons. That’s two ends of a spectrum and neither end is ideal for most organizations.   Instead, somewhere in the middle – a getaway from the day-to-day challenges ofContinue Reading

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humor in leadership

Is there room for humor in executive leadership?

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How often do you and your team laugh and joke at work?  That might seem like a strange question, but humor at work can drive success in a variety of ways. Now, arguably some office cultures that are more open and creative are going to have very different examples of humor than perhaps an officeContinue Reading

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