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Letting go of perfectionism and the harm it inflicts
Perfectionism is often seen as an admirable trait, but for anyone who lives with it, you know it can be crippling, preventing you from enjoying what you do or pursuing what you want.
Legitimate power: develop leadership skills at any level
Your boss has the power to give you a promotion and a higher paycheck.
Learn to say no: How to turn things down (without feeling guilty)
It may not come naturally, but learning to say no is a crucial life skill to master.
Is learning management system Moodle + Marlee right for you?
If you are considering learning management system (LMS) Moodle, you have probably already invested in L&D. And given recent statistics, that's a good decision. Eighty percent of U.S. employees say professional development and training is important when considering a job offer. But only 39% say their current employer is meeting that need.1 This means that talented workers who aren't getting their learning needs met might leave your organization for one that does.
Leading from behind: How and why it works
What does leading from behind mean?
Leading by example: the role it plays in great leadership
Anyone can be a leader, regardless of their role within an organization. That's because the best leaders lead by example. Their actions, rather than their position of power, motivate others.
The definitive guide to leading a team
Leadership is one of the most complicated human endeavors, both at work and beyond.
11 leadership styles (and the one that rules them all in a crisis)
Think of all of the different leaders that you’ve interacted with, and you’ll quickly realize that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all mold for leadership.
Leadership development program: What it is and why you need one
Only 11% of organizations believe they have a strong bench to fill leadership positions, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2021-and it’s the lowest rate global consulting firm DDI has seen in a decade.
Smart leadership development goals for success
Imagine yourself at the starting line, muscles coiled, adrenaline pumping. The race is about to begin, but you have no direction and there is no finish line in sight.
Key leadership communication skills and how to improve them
Why do employees quit? Is it because tasks and responsibilities don’t live up to their expectations? Because they’re surrounded by gossipy or unsupportive coworkers? Or is it because the coffee in the break room is really that bad?
What is leadership coaching?
If you’re toying with the idea of leadership coaching, consider these stats from the Institute of Coaching: 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence and 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships and improved communication.
9 leadership challenges we'll face post-pandemic (and how to overcome them)
From Covid-19 to racial injustices to economic instability—a lot has happened since March 2020.
The link between leadership and culture
You can’t build company culture from scratch. It’s an asset built over time, by values and behaviors percolating down through the entire organization. No matter how many fancy PowerPoints you make or catchy slogans you paint on the office walls, it simply can’t be forced.
What causes a lack of motivation at work (And how to overcome it)
Why is motivation so hard to find these days? In Mental Health America's 2019 Mind the Workplace report, 58% of employees reported a lack of motivation at work.
Is a lack of motivation stopping you from living your best life?
As 2020 draws to a close many people are feeling a lack of motivation. Year end fatigue isn't uncommon, but this year has been particularly challenging. Covid-19 has left scars across nations and households, leaving countless people feeling desperate, depressed and with low motivation to keep going.