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Learn steps on how to both identify and deal with passive aggressive coworkers
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Chances are if you're starting a new job you probably want to make a good impression on your new coworkers. Here are some questions you can ask them right off the bat.
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You mastered the entry-level position, impressed your boss and worked your way up to a management role within three years. Here are the steps you need to take after that..
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Are You Born a Leader or Made into One?
2/17/2017
A common question that comes up in leadership conversations is whether leaders are born or made. What do you think? Find out if the experts agree. -
How to Retain Top Talent
9/9/2015
According to Payscales 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report, retention is an increasing priority for employers. 63% of employers consider retention a top line item, a whopping 43% increase from just five years ago. -
Jonathan, Having and Being a Mentor
1/15/2024
I do often find myself mentoring and supporting nonprofit leaders who identify as LGBTQ+ or a Person of Color. -
Building a real, solid mentor-mentee relationship requires more than openness - it takes a commitment to make the time and to show up and be there for that person, so I haven’t entered into formal mentorship roles unless I know I have the time and believe I have a perspective that can be useful t...
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The pursuit of fulfilling work and meaningful relationships are two of the main components of a happy life. Too many of us derive too much of our sense of identity from our work, which makes life hard when work stops being pleasurable, and trickier still if we lose our jobs.
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If you are a connector you should pat yourself on the back. I’m a devoted connector, and I pat myself on the back for it, often.
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Lisa’s Winding Path
3/18/2024
Building the firm from the ground up has been a “master class” in life, freedom, empowerment, risk-taking and internal fulfillment. -
In Praise of Public Listening
2/14/2023
I’m not always the best listener. This stems partially from growing up in a family where communication took the form of overlapping conversations taking place and free reign people had in interrupting or talking over one another. -
Akash’s Winding Path
1/9/2023
I could not be the leader I needed to be if I was not taking care of myself first. Through amazing mentorship from my manager, supportive family and friends, therapy, and deep self-reflection, I was able to shift my own practices and mindsets in a way that made the work more sustainable for the l... -
What To Do After a Painful Job Loss
12/19/2022
So, what do you do when suddenly the job you loved is no longer yours and the employer you thought of so highly spurns you? -
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy
2/5/2023
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. That’s what I was taught and it’s a mindset that largely remains. I continue to believe that most of what we most want to do is a combination of setting an intention and following through with the effort. -
Jamie’s Winding Path
12/27/2022
Jamie resides in Hyattsville MD and transitioned from being a theater performer and producer to working in tech sales. He received a BA in Theater Arts and now serves as the VP of Sales at Impactive and as an Associate in Storytelling & Messaging at KNP Communications. -
Managers have different responsibilities than employees in individual contributor roles. Balancing leadership demands with team support can present a unique challenge. Read on to learn more!
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Even among the strongest workplace cultures, employees are struggling with burnout. It is such a contagious issue that it can sneak up in unexpected ways, no matter your prevention strategy.
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Your time as a SAHM or SAHD isn't a loss career-wise. In fact, your skills and experiences as a parent, volunteer, or freelancer can open new doors as long as you craft your resume strategically.
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Chances are good you may be supervising someone who had their eye on your position and saw themselves quite comfortably in it. Read on to learn how to manage this tricky situation.
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Employees are realizing they have the power. It’s a job seeker’s market, and recruiters are eager to snatch them up. Read on to learn how to entice employees to stay!