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5 Big Rules For Productive Conference Calls

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It’s easy to fool ourselves into the illusion that “just having a conference call,” instead of a face-to-face meeting or one-on-one, will save time. A Quick Rant Against Conference Calls. One thing has been conspicuously missing this past year as I started my own business– no wasteful conference calls.

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How to Stop a Workplace Bully (Without Losing Your Lunch Money)

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If you’re dealing with a chronic bully, PLEASE call HR and report the toxic courage crusher. So I went to a conference room and called one of my colleagues and decided to be vulnerable and ask for help to process what had happened. with part of the client team in the conference room. He was really personal in the attacks.

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The Secret to Holding a Meeting that Gets Results

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That corrosive malaise will eat away at your people and leave them looking for excuses to take your next meeting via conference call so they can multi-task and “get real work done.” Do they report completion in a common area or software? Here’s how it works: When someone completes a task, what do they do next?

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Parents as Leaders: A Frontline Festival

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According to statistics, nearly three quarters of students have consumed alcohol by the end of high school, and more than a third have done so by eighth grade, drug use is on the rise, and over 40% of teenagers report being bullied online. How can we protect our children? Clearly there are no easy answers. Follow Ben @JollyGoodMello.

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One Sentence Engagement? (Kevin Kruse)

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It’s never been easier to engage your own direct reports. To share a compelling vision … it’s not about the mission statement poster hanging in the conference room. It doesn’t require a high IQ, high-priced consultants, long-term planning or even a lot of time or money.

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Do You Hear Them Now? 11 Signs You Have a Listening Culture

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I once sat in an executive meeting where the SVP explained that Bob, a junior level executive who reported to her had “gotten away” with challenging her boss, the COO’s, ideas. She shared, “When Bob started to challenge him, I was really afraid for his career, but Joe (the COO) actually seemed okay with it.”

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