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Did you know that strong leadership is often about flexibility and adaptability? Research shows that human-centered leadership, which includes the ability to balance and adapt behaviors according to the situation, helps leaders and their teams better handle stress and...
Setbacks happen to all of us, and they can throw even the most organized professionals off balance. The key is learning how to accept the situation, refocus, and move forward with clarity. Here’s a quick 10-minute practice you can incorporate into your day to help...
Did you know that employees trust leaders more when they openly acknowledge their mistakes? Research shows that leaders effectively navigate failure are more resilient and foster healthier, more adaptive organizations. A recent study found that leaders who openly...
Here’s a set of principles to help you personally create healthy boundaries that keep you centered and empowered. 1. Focus on Keeping Yourself InBegin by imagining your boundaries as a home. These boundaries are not about keeping others out; they’re about keeping your...
Did you know that most employees consider it essential to work for an organization that respects the boundaries between work and personal time? Research shows that 95% of employees say this respect is very (61%) or somewhat (34%) important to them. But what exactly...
Dear Agnes, My phone is both my lifeline and my Achilles’ heel. I use it for just about everything, and I mean everything - work-related tasks like scheduling meetings, communicating with colleagues and clients, adding to-do’s, taking notes, and keeping an eye on...
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