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How to Work with the Different Ways People Approach Conflict

Part of the challenge of being in conflict is that we can become very self-focused: We wonder why this is happening to us and how can we protect ourselves. That self-focus often leads us to... Continue reading

In Forbes: How To Reach Employees Who Aren’t Getting Your Message

This article originally appeared on Forbes. All too often, leaders feel as if they’re sending smoke signals into a black hole while receiving little or no response from employees. Or they wonder why workplace disagreements persist... Continue reading

This Is What to Do Instead of Having an Open Door

During a conversation I had recently with Jason Dykstra of the Thriving Leaders podcast about the value of conflict, he asked me about the practicality of using an open-door policy as a tool for encouraging... Continue reading

This Is How to Help Employees Commit to Change Initiatives

About a month ago, I was interviewed by Jim Karrh, the consultant, coach, and discerning host of the podcast Manage Your Message. Jim recognizes that the way leaders manage their messaging makes a significant difference... Continue reading

In Forbes: How To Humanize The Process Of Hiring

This article originally appeared on Forbes. Businesses today face a global talent shortage that could create a shortfall of up to $8.5 trillion in annual revenues by 2030. There’s significant competition for talent, overlaid with organizational and cost... Continue reading

Everyone’s Unique. If You Want Results, Treat Them That Way

“How do you actually work with the people you coach?” asked a senior human resources officer and prospective client. I explained a variety of scenarios based on my current roster of clients. “Everyone is different,”... Continue reading

This Is What You Can Do When Your Job Is Not Enough

A thoughtful reader saw my piece “How to Help Yourself If You’re Feeling Stuck at Work” in Forbes, and wrote to me. She wanted to know how to deal with the burnout she’s experiencing from... Continue reading

How to Be Your Own Best Colleague

For years, we’ve heard that it’s crucial to have a friend at work. I’ve seen it in my own practice: Whenever I interview groups of employees, in very different kinds of organizations, I ask, “What’s... Continue reading

In HBR: Managing an Underperformer in a Family Business

This article originally appeared on hbr.org. In family businesses, leaders sometimes make hiring and staffing decisions based on relationship and obligation as much as on competence and experience. After all, one purpose of these firms is... Continue reading

In Forbes: How To Improve Employee Engagement In The Digital Era

This article originally appeared on Forbes.com. Despite all the research showing that employee engagement leads to improved business results, only 16% of employees experience the necessary conditions for engagement, such as “a clear sense of purpose, a commonly... Continue reading

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