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Feeling Increasingly Irrelevant at Work? Assess and Take Action

Feeling Increasingly Irrelevant at Work? Assess and Take Action

In our unsettled era, wondering whether you are still relevant in your workplace is the stuff of sleepless nights. It’s essential to gauge whether your uneasy feeling is real or just a product of our odd times. If your suspicions are confirmed, it’s time to take action.

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Ten Questions to Support Continuous Career Growth

Ten Questions to Support Continuous Career Growth

During our recent Leadership Caffeine Jam Session (recording and session materials/#18), I shared the ten questions I ask myself (and answer) about my career at least twice yearly. The late, great management thinker Peter Drucker suggested five questions; the other five are my add-ons.

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A Manager’s Operating System and How it Guides Them

A Manager’s Operating System and How it Guides Them

We’re at an all-hands, and all brains required time in our world, and the pressure is on those who manage to tap into the potential of their team members and teams. The Manager’s Operating System is a powerful tool to help create engagement and build high-performance.

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Finding Purpose at Work—Ideas to Help

Finding Purpose at Work—Ideas to Help

In my experience, those professionals driven by a sense of purpose enjoy what they are doing, are more resilient in the face of organizational and personal challenges, and, frankly, excel. So, what’s your professional purpose at this stage of your career? Ideas to help.

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January Development Opportunities for New(er) and Experienced Managers

January Development Opportunities for New(er) and Experienced Managers

Something I always did as a corporate executive was to make sure as many of my team members as possible were set up for professional development early in the new year. I love helping my team members launch into the new year with their brains boiling with ideas, fresh approaches, and energy for the challenges ahead! Now that I’m the one doing the training and coaching, I’m excited to offer the same opportunity to you and your team members.

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