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Humanity Works Better with Debbie and Kate
Humanity. It works—and it works better. In this heartfelt and moving conversation, Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer help you chart a path that brings humanity (yours and your teams) to work through awareness, choice, and courage. They'll help you build a...
How to Lead When Your Team Lacks a Sense of Urgency
People’s sense of urgency varies. Schedule the finish to get everyone on the same page. It’s a common leadership frustration that we’ve experienced and hear from leaders regularly: “My people lack a sense of urgency. I must follow up on everything or we miss...
Leading Through Invisible Dissent with Kellie Beattie
Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? In this episode, Kelly Beattie shares practical steps you can take...
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The Hidden Power of Vulnerability: Why Great Leaders Dare to Be Wrong
Why Is It So Hard to Be Wrong? Vulnerability is the Gateway to Growth. You're an experienced leader with a track record of success. You're brilliant at what you do, and you've got where you are today because you consistently have the answers. But could this need to...
When Values Clash: Overcome an Invisible Barrier to Great Corporate Culture
To build a great corporate culture, don’t ignore the conflict between values When it comes to building a great corporate culture, one of the most common frustrations we hear from senior leaders and executives is that “We involved everyone. We worked together to...
How to Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea (Video)
Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea and Make a Bigger Impact "I went to my boss with a great idea, and she said, "Go see what your coworkers think." They're already so busy and overwhelmed, I'm finding it hard to get their attention. What should I do?"...
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Karin Hurt
6 Practical Ways to Be Easy to Work With
Smart, Strategic, and Still Easy to Work With? Yes, You Can. You know that person everyone wants on their team? The one people describe with a big smile and a big thumbs up because, “they’re just so easy to work with”? Yeah, be that person. Whether you’re...
Welcome to Team Crickets: How to Support Your Quiet Team
Inheriting a Quiet Team? Here’s How to Build a Culture of Voice You're a human-centered leader who wants people to speak up and contribute their ideas. AND, you've inherited a quiet team, what to do next? Dear Asking for a Friend,"I inherited a team that’s...
Help! Workplace Distractions Stole My Zen (and Left a Trail of Bananas)
You Scheduled Time to Focus: Workplace Distractions Laughed and Brought Snacks You cared out the time, turned off your notifications to remove workplace distractions. Maybe you've even gathered your team around a campfire (or at least a flip chart), and focused on...
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Karin Hurt
6 Practical Ways to Be Easy to Work With
Smart, Strategic, and Still Easy to Work With? Yes, You Can. You know that person everyone wants on their team? The one people describe with a big smile and a big thumbs up because, “they’re just so easy to work with”? Yeah, be that person. Whether you’re...
Welcome to Team Crickets: How to Support Your Quiet Team
Inheriting a Quiet Team? Here’s How to Build a Culture of Voice You're a human-centered leader who wants people to speak up and contribute their ideas. AND, you've inherited a quiet team, what to do next? Dear Asking for a Friend,"I inherited a team that’s...
Help! Workplace Distractions Stole My Zen (and Left a Trail of Bananas)
You Scheduled Time to Focus: Workplace Distractions Laughed and Brought Snacks You cared out the time, turned off your notifications to remove workplace distractions. Maybe you've even gathered your team around a campfire (or at least a flip chart), and focused on...
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The Secret Delegation Skill to Improve Productivity, Teamwork, and Time Management
Episode 317: Do you try to delegate, only to have the team run off in fourteen different directions and waste time? You can improve your team's productivity and time management with one communication skill. Empowering your team shouldn’t mean more interruptions,...
5 Leadership Mistakes That Make Your Team Ignore You (Quick Fixes Inside)
Episode 316: Are you frustrated your team isn't performing the way you hoped? Look out for these common leadership mistakes. If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why your team isn’t delivering—despite clear expectations and solid training—this episode is...
The 1 Word Leaders Overlook that Fuels Burnout
Episode 315: What’s the one word leaders overlook that’s quietly draining your team’s motivation? If you’ve ever noticed your team going through the motions—or worse, burning out—you’re not alone. In this episode, you'll uncover why even well-intentioned leaders...