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July 26, 2017

Tools & Techniques | Owning Your Mistakes

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Managing Conflict, Productivity & Performance, Respectful Leadership

Unless you’re perfect (is anyone?), chances are you’re going to make at least one or two mistakes in your career. Although you may fear the repercussions from admitting a mistake, denying it will only make matters worse. You’re more likely to be forgiven (and keep your job) if you own your mistakes. Here’s how. Own […]

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July 26, 2017

Just Say No

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Managing Conflict, Productivity & Performance, Respectful Leadership

I’m a “can-do,” kind of person – I’m always letting my colleagues and clients know “I’m here to help; whatever you need.” Part of this tendency is just my nature; I truly enjoy being of service to others, even if there’s no fee involved. Another reason I’m this way is because, let’s face it, saying […]

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July 18, 2017

These Four Things Will Help You Manage Your Stress

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Productivity & Performance, Respectful Leadership

We all know how detrimental stress can be to the body and mind: it’s been linked to heart disease, depression, and obesity, and it can even dampen your cognitive performance. Managing stress is important, yet extremely difficult. In “10 Ways Smart People Stay Calm,” emotional intelligence expert Travis Bradberry gives techniques for combating stress. Next […]

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July 4, 2017

Just Landed Your First Job? Here’s How to Earn Respect Right Away

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

2017 graduates will soon find themselves working at their first jobs, an exciting and intimidating prospect. Rhonesha Byng, founder and CEO of Her Agenda, gives advice to millennials just starting out in their careers. Her recent Forbes article gives suggestions on how you can earn respect, gain responsibility, and establish yourself at your first job. […]

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June 20, 2017

How Do You Talk to Your Employees?

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

Communicating well with employees is something all leaders should be able to do. No matter what you’re saying, it’s important to consider how you’re saying it. Be aware of how you talk to your employees and make sure you’re being clear, inclusive, and respectful. The Forbes Coach Council offers advice in “14 Ways To Be […]

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June 6, 2017

Conflict: Taking the Temperature

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Managing Conflict, Respectful Leadership

As a leader, it’s your job to identify conflicts and help resolve them, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. According to Mark Gerzon, president of the Mediators Foundation, knowing if a conflict is hot or cold is the first step to resolving it. Gerzon explains what makes an issue hot […]

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May 23, 2017

Master These Leadership Techniques in 2017

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

In 2015, millennials surpassed Gen X as America’s largest generation in the workforce. Now, many millennials are becoming managers – they currently hold 20% of management jobs, and 40% of millennials say they want leadership roles. No matter your generation, becoming a better communicator and leader will help you compete for those management jobs. A […]

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May 9, 2017

What Are You Feeling?

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

Do you really know what you’re feeling? We often use general emotions like stress or anger to label our feelings, but we should be digging a bit deeper. Having a more nuanced understanding of our emotions can help us to better address them. Gaining “emotional agility” can be the key to successful interactions with yourself […]

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April 25, 2017

Diversity and Inclusion Aren’t the Same Thing

by Gregg Ward in Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

“Diversity” and “inclusion” are often thought to be the same thing, but they’re actually different concepts. Diversity advocate Verna Myers explains the difference between the two terms well: “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” An organization can easily hire employees with different backgrounds, but making sure these employees […]

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April 11, 2017

Embrace Diversity Outside of the Office

by Gregg Ward in Diversity & Inclusion, Respectful Leadership

Embracing diversity in the workplace doesn’t necessarily begin in the workplace. According to diversity experts Paolo Gaudiano and Ellen Hunt, there are a number of things leaders can do outside of work that will help them to better understand and support diversity initiatives in the office. Diversify your resources. Dig deeper during your daily dose […]

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Tools & Techniques | Owning Your Mistakes

Just Say No

These Four Things Will Help You Manage Your Stress

Just Landed Your First Job? Here’s How to Earn Respect Right Away

How Do You Talk to Your Employees?

Conflict: Taking the Temperature

Master These Leadership Techniques in 2017

What Are You Feeling?

Diversity and Inclusion Aren’t the Same Thing

Embrace Diversity Outside of the Office

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