Ever find yourself squared off at work with someone over what you would be considered to be trivial? They do not want to change change “how we have always done things” even if that means not letting go of a coffee maker. The root of this is their emotional attachment to an idea or process. Here is a new approach for how to change an employee’s mind instead of trying to present facts and logic.
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Think you are doing everything right as a leader? There is always more to learn about leadership and the best method of motivating and communicating with your team. You may be a new or tenured manager, but you might be inadvertently annoying your team with some of your habits. Read more about these 12 things managers do that annoy their team and why they can be damaging.
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Ever feel like the agony of an argument or upset feelings is way worse in our heads than the actual discussion itself? All the time spent stressing and avoiding this difficult conversation was a complete waste of time. When you acknowledge that difficult decisions cannot be avoided forever and you find the motivation to get them over with, your team can continue to be successful. Here are strategies to motivate yourself to have these difficult conversations and the steps to initiate a conversation with an employee.
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The trope in management is that it is “lonely at the top”. Whether you are an entry level manager or a top executive, you will feel the isolation to some degree. Making and keeping friends when you also lead them has many issues. Here are some of the hidden reasons behind these friendship challenges.
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