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The Ultimate How-To Guide For Speaking Up at Work

The Ultimate How-To Guide For Speaking Up at Work

Are you a little reluctant when it comes to speaking up at work? In this article Dr. Patricia Thompson shares some tips for communicating with confidence.

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Why Your Work Relationships Matter (+How to Improve Them)

Why Your Work Relationships Matter (+How to Improve Them)

Think focusing on work relationships is fluff that takes away from the "real" work? Find out why you're wrong - and what to do about it.

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How to Deal with Difficult People at Work

How to Deal with Difficult People at Work

Need to know how to deal with difficult people at work? This article explores the importance of relationships and gives you the tools to improve yours.

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Why Impatience Is Harming Your Work (+ How to Slow Down)

Why Impatience Is Harming Your Work (+ How to Slow Down)

Of all the desired areas for growth that come up during my executive coaching sessions, impatience is mentioned pretty often. This may be a concern that to the specific subset of ambitious…

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5 Simple Tips That Will Help You to Manage Your Emotions on the Job

5 Simple Tips That Will Help You to Manage Your Emotions on the Job

We’ve all worked with someone who had difficulty managing their emotions—especially the “bad” ones like anger, fear, frustration, disappointment. You know, the impatient boss who lashes out at employees in…

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Mindfulness, EQ, and Positive Psychology – A Glossary

Mindfulness, EQ, and Positive Psychology – A Glossary

As more and more information emerges about the benefits of taking a holistic approach to life and work, chances are you’ve stumbled across terms like E.Q., positive psychology, and mindfulness.…

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Are You in a Highly Technical Role? Don’t Overlook Your Soft Skills!

Are You in a Highly Technical Role? Don’t Overlook Your Soft Skills!

If you are someone who tends to operate a lot more from your head than your heart, you might be great with hard skills, but struggle with the soft ones.…

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My nephew, @malcolmstiles award-winning art is now My nephew, @malcolmstiles award-winning art is now on display outside the Kennedy Center! (His painting is on the "T”). So proud!⁠
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One thing I hear from clients all the time (and I’m guilty of it is myself), is that they dim their shine. They might have inspirations, desires, or ideas that they squelch because they wonder what others would say. Often, the concern isn’t even about others - it’s their own self-criticism and lack of belief in themselves that holds them back. ⁠
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What’s one thing you could do today that will make you more fully expressed? My commitment to myself is to go write an article, and to paint!⁠
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Life is short. Still, many of us are preoccupied w Life is short. Still, many of us are preoccupied with the need to achieve a specific goal before we allow ourselves to live in accordance with our true selves. I hear it all the time (and have been guilty of it myself). ⁠
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“I’ll be happy when I…”⁠
“I could never say that - what if they don’t like it?”⁠
“How would others react?”⁠
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These are the sorts of thoughts that can prevent us from living in a way that is aligned with our deepest goals and values. It can cause us to play small, and focus on being what others would have us be, instead of being true to ourselves. ⁠
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In her book, “The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying,” palliative care nurse, Bronnie Ware, interviewed patients who were looking back on their lives, asking them their regrets, or what they wish they might have done differently. Scroll through to see the top 5 answers.⁠
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Then, check in with yourself to see what your responses might be. ⁠
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What changes could you make today to prevent having those regrets?⁠
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This troubling stat comes from Leader’s Beacon. This troubling stat comes from Leader’s Beacon. However, it shouldn’t be that surprising, given that a majority of individuals are thrust into leadership positions without any formal training. As a result, many new leaders, who were great individual contributors, end up making it up as they go along - which can be a recipe for sub-standard performance.⁠
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If you’re a new leader, and you want to increase your confidence in your role and your odds for success, I encourage you to check out my Inspirational Leadership University course. In it, you’ll learn all the techniques you’ll need to be a successful leader - from management tactics such as delegation and accountability, to essential leadership skills like creating a psychologically safe and inclusive environment, and developing your staff. To learn more, check out the link in my bio!⁠
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Wise words by MLK Jr. May we honor him today!⁠
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If you have to rely on the weight of your title to If you have to rely on the weight of your title to motivate others to do good work, you probably have some room to grow as a leader. Need some tips to become more inspirational? Take my webinar on How to be an Authentic Leader who Inspires Others! (Link in bio)⁠
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