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Managers and supervisors play a critical role in your organization’s success. Managers lead, cajole, track, and inspire their employees to increase production. There is a bottom-line impact for every manager success—and every failure. Research shows that 60% of managers fail within 24 months of their first management position. What can we learn from these numbers? Read more »

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It’s the rare job candidate that doesn’t experience some anxiety when it’s time for the interview. One of the most common questions is “What is your greatest career achievement to date?” It’s designed to be a tough question that tells the interviewer so much about what you value as well as what you’ve done. Here’s Read more »

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In theory, team building exercises are great. You gather people together and give them a task or a game. It’s sometimes off-site, or perhaps it’s online. The goal is to engage, entertain, and ultimately build the team’s cohesion. But why do we groan when it’s time to do these exercises? An entire industry has sprung Read more »

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Psychology Today says many of us aren’t good at saying “No.” The problem is guilt and fear of conflict. This can create conflict and stress at work and at home. How can you say the “No” word and not feel guilty? This blog will give you some concrete steps that will make you more comfortable Read more »

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The New Year brings a lot of optimism that you can move mountains. With that optimism comes the worry that your goals aren’t the right ones or that you won’t be able to hit the mark somehow. But this year can be different. You can set the perfect goals and achieve them. Whether it’s your Read more »

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There’s something about a New Year that inspires us to set personal and professional goals. The problem is that only 16% of people who actually set these goals ever achieve them. Most give up within six weeks of starting to work towards their goal. If you’re a manager, setting professional development goals is essential for Read more »