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HOPELESSLY STUCK IN A WORK PROBLEM?

How often have you found yourself stuck in a work problem and just spinning your wheels over and over? It could be a co-worker conflict that seems to defy resolution, a group disagreement over a hiring decision, or a stalemate on budget cuts that have to be made.

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THE OVERLOOKED POWER OF LISTENING

How often have you been told that you’re a good listener? Do you think you’re a good listener? What is a good listener? The concept of a good listener is undervalued or at worst completely ignored in organizations.

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IS YOUR WORKPLACE A NEVER-ENDING DRAMA?

A while back, a new client came to me exasperated that her workplace had fallen into nonstop gossiping and backbiting – one drama after another. All the signs were there. She saw too many spontaneous closed-door meetings, a rumor mill in overdrive and endless reports of how this co-worker was working against that co-worker. Sound familiar?

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LACK OF SELF-AWARENESS LEADS TO LACK OF LEADERSHIP

If you were in charge of recruiting Uber’s next CEO to replace embattled Travis Kalanick, what qualifications would be at the top of your list? Given the recent publicity around Uber’s abusive workplace, one can only hope the company’s next leader knows how to create a positive and safe work environment, especially for women.

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WORKAROUNDS TO DIRTY TRICKS: THE WORKPLACE MANIPULATION GAME

Recently I was listening to a manager complain about how her supervisor was not being upfront about her performance and on-going responsibilities. The manager took an extended vacation,and during that time her supervisor had reassigned some of her biggest projects to other team members. When the manager returned, she was surprised to learn of the changes.

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THE RESTRUCTURE TRAP

If you’re a leader considering a restructure because your organization has stalled in some way, hit pause.Your well-intentioned efforts will

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GREAT MANAGERS STAY FOCUSED ON THE BASICS

Recently, I was in a lunch discussion with a former work colleague about the qualities of an exceptional manager. I was curious about his thoughts because in my mind, he’s always been an exceptional leader, particularly in managing people. As we shared our thoughts on the topic, he had a simple reflection. He said that the problem with many managers is that they “don’t know the basics.”

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