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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

Let's Grow Leaders

What could a shift away from this F-bomb do for team morale, project outcomes, and even workplace culture ? After all, if something is a “failure,” where do you go from there? Follow-up Prompts: “What’s one thing we each learned that we can jot down for our ‘How Not to Do It Again’ manual?

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How to Make a Great First Impression with Your New Team

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What recommendations do you have to form a great first impression with my new team? askingforafriend Show up Interested and Interesting For a Great First Impression Your team wants to know you care about them and are interested in who they are, what they do, and the challenges they face. What do you want me to know ABOUT YOU?

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Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)

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Not giving them genuine feedback People need to have a realistic assessment of how they’re doing so they can grow and develop professionally. Why do you think this happened? What do you think you could do differently next time? What am I supposed to do with THAT? Take the time to be direct and help them grow.

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Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team

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We love learning about what’s resonating, and most importantly, how teams are applying what they’re reading as they grow leaders and encourage courage and innovation. You’ve got to do something with what you read. We also make it easy for teams to read together and discuss what they’ve learned.

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7 Ways to Manage a Talent Shortage

In this whitepaper, Paycor examines the top seven things you can do to out-maneuver your competition and win the war for talent in the coming months. Become a company known for learning & training. Download the whitepaper to learn more. Talent is going to be hard to find for a while. Become a company known for benefits.

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Overloaded at Work: How to Ask For the Support You Need

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What to say next when you’re overloaded at work (without sounding whiny) Ever found yourself cackling at the monstrous to-do list glaring back at you, thinking “Right, that’s not happening,” only to gulp back a sob as you realize none of it’s optional? When your boss asks what they can do to help, have an answer.

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5 Leadership Development Practices to Kick to the Curb

Leading Blog

Yet, many learning and development strategies are built towards forcing leaders to fit themselves into a restrictive mold. After the sessions, there was time for questions, and often, I would be asked, “This is great, but how do I actually use this in my day-to-day?” We have opted for manager/employee alignment tools.

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What Hourly Workers Want More Than Money

Here are the other 7 things you can do to hire and retain when you can’t afford to pay top dollar: Early Access To Pay. Download the guide to learn more. The number one thing workers want more than money is a great boss. Flexible, Predictable Schedules. Paid Time Off & Leave. Paid Time Off & Leave. Equity & Inclusion.