Building a strong team, navigating challenges, and striving for success—that’s the name of the game for leaders of any organization with the potential to thrive. We know good leaders are visionaries, who are able to collaborate, communicate and adapt. But what elevates that leadership strategy from “good” to “great”? Emotional intelligence.
Read MoreIt is no secret that a good manager can make or break your experience in the workplace. We’ve all been there and we know the Bad Boss tropes all too well: the nit-picky micromanager, the impossible-to-please CEO, or the ghost of a supervisor who has no idea what you do. However, whether you had a Miranda Priestly or a Michael Scott for a boss, not every relationship with middle management needs to be strained. In fact, could a better connection to and understanding of middle management actually be key to organizational success?
Read MoreIn any organization, clear communication is a vital component of success. And although we know the power of communication and connection, many employees report feeling unheard at work. An article published by Inc. last year reports a recent study found over 50% of employees felt their feedback to leaders was left unheard. That brings two questions to mind—what are the reasons why? And what can we do to fix it? It’s a complicated challenge to overcome, but not one without solutions.
Read MoreYou might be asking yourself why this matters for you, whether or not you're in a position of power or a public-facing job, but the truth is your work does not always speak for itself. Not only your experience but also your age can affect your comfort level when the opportunity presents itself to put yourself on the screen and communicate important information.
Read MoreThe gap between consumers and brands presents a particular challenge to bridge: how can we stand out among the chaos of content? This is not unlike the challenge many organizations face, attempting to engage teams with their work and helping them find meaning in what they do. If you, too, are struggling to maintain connections and build a brand of purpose, you aren't alone. Strategies like Afdhel Aziz and Amanda Slavin's have been helping global organizations for over a decade find not only strategies that produce results, but meaningful solutions that last.
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