The Remarkable Benefits of Kindness at Work

Historically kindness is often considered a weakness in the world of business. We don’t want to subdue the fire that drives us to be successful and move up the ladder of the corporate world. Everyone knows you can’t be successful by being a doormat! Fortunately: being kind has nothing to do with being a doormat…

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The Tremendous Power of Gratitude at Work

How Giving Praise Increases Employee Engagement “Thank You”, one of the most underrated words in the English language. In a fast-disappearing culture of appreciation and consideration for others, these two powerful words are given less credence. As a society, we are more likely to become outraged than offer gratitude. It’s important to note that [inlinetweet…

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How to Harness the Power of Creativity in a Corporate Culture

Develop a Successful Environment of Innovation Developing an environment of innovation and fostering a culture of creativity is a desirable journey in the world of business. Perhaps you would like to encourage a continuous improvement mindset. Maybe you are faced with the challenge to launch a strategic initiative, develop new products, or find unique methods…

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Life Lessons are Learned Best from Others

Life Lessons are Learned Best from Others I had a young mentee once say to me: “What can I learn from a mentor that I can’t learn from Google?” I was stunned and then saddened. The ability to learn life lessons from others is a valuable trait to cultivate. Not only do you shorten your…

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Post-Election Hangover – 4 Ways to Cope

Got the post-election hangover blues? As the political frenzy churns itself out while almost every post on social media is about the election and over half of America suffers from shock and awe in the feeling that maybe their vote really didn’t count… there is hope. Nope, the popular vote doesn’t necessarily elect Presidents, but…

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The Power of Networking at Work

If you are like I was, you probably believe that – by coming to work, doing a great job, and being an accountable strong member of your team is what it’s all about. Better yet: many think that showing up early, working harder than anyone else, and staying late is a guarantee for some sort…

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