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The Value of Abundant Praise at Work
A senior-level leader once told me she wasn’t one to give much praise so she needed to hire someone who didn’t need that. So, finding someone with a high level of self-confidence went on my list of have-to-have characteristics of the candidates. However, it got me thinking, is praise only for those with low self-confidence?…
Read More4 Secrets to Managing Conflict for Supervisors Stuck in the Middle
Occasionally, I’m swept up in the moment and forget the adage, “There are two sides to every story.” (In the workplace, there are even more sides than that!) After all, managing people can be a hectic job where time is at a premium and emotions sometimes get the best of us. My many years in…
Read More3 Powerful Ways Supervisors Nurture Big Creativity at Work
The activities that have made your organization successful in the past are likely not the same activities that will ensure it thrives in the future. As people responsible for the productivity of others, supervisors can, at times, see how their teams are limited by what is in place today. Thinking beyond what is in place…
Read MoreHow to Do Good HR – Simplified!
Someone once said to me that she has always been fascinated with human resources because she’s seen it done well – and done poorly. The stark contrast between her experiences in different organizations signifies the importance of knowing if your organization is GOOD at HR or not. So, how can you tell?
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