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How to Be an Unpredictable Manager Who Energizes the Team.

Rich Gee Group

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. Sometimes, he'd spontaneously invite us to sit in on a meeting with upper management, giving us a glimpse into high-level decision-making. Traditional management theory often centers around stability, predictability, and standardization.

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How Eating Together Can Form Bonds Within A Team

The Horizons Tracker

Eating together In The Social Brain , Robin Dunbar outlines how food has historically played a crucial role in this bonding process. “The power of cooking and eating together is universal in connecting people, which is why we offer a fully-stocked Cookpad Kitchen in our offices, including our global HQ in Bristol (UK).”

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4 Key Strategies for Becoming a More Powerful and Trusted Leader

Lead Change Blog

What thoughts or feelings do you have when you think of power? Perhaps you picture an organizational chart where the boxes at the top are imbued with more power than those below. Or perhaps the word power conjures up feelings of nervousness, anxiety, or fear, based on negative experiences you’ve had in the past.

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WFH Is Here to Stay—How To Manage a Remote Team Effectively?

HR Digest

How to manage remote teams effectively? Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit. Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit. The question gnaws at you.

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Great Leadership: The Power of I’s

Great Leadership By Dan

Not surprising, I found that one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement is One’s Immediate Manager and all aspects that make up that relationship between a manager and his or her employees, that is, the bond that is created by effective leaders with those they lead.

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Team Building Emotional Bonds

Coaching Tip

Love is one of our most powerful primal feelings. And primal feelings fuel the brain-power that drives the best team performance. You can most effectively get your team connected at a deeper level by setting the stage for strong healthy team bonding. Managing a Successful Career. Pride, certainly. Happiness, of course.

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How Great Leaders Use Emotional Intelligence to Connect with Employees

Lead from Within

In the fast-paced world of leadership, great leaders manage more than just projects and deadlines. Above all, they manage people, and managing people demands a fine blend of knowledge, wisdom, and something more abstract but equally crucial – Emotional Intelligence (EQ).