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How to challenge the status quo
“Status quo” is a Latin phrase that essentially means “existing state of affairs.”
Marlee
How to develop change management skills
We’ve already written about the nine pillars of change management, but now we want to turn some attention to change management skills, or namely the aptitudes you need to manage change on both a personal level and when leading a team.
Marlee
How to build self-confidence naturally
The woman at the bar who’s the life of the party and makes everyone laugh. The student sitting next to you in algebra, whose hand shoots up whenever the professor asks a tough question. Your colleague who had the gall to push for a raise (and got it) when you were too afraid to ask. You may think that these people are just naturally self-confident. Could you ever be the same?
Marlee
A winning leaders guide to building organizational culture
Culture can be difficult to define, but in many ways, this is due to its pervasive nature. Asking people to describe culture is like asking a fish what it thinks about water - it's the medium we move through on a daily basis, and so it's often taken as a given. But in the uncertain times we live in, the advantages shared by organizations with a strong organizational culture are too great to ignore. From retention to financial performance, companies with a strong culture outperform those with a weak culture on almost every measure1. If you want to improve your current culture at work, the time for zooming out and thinking big is now. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a strong organizational culture, as well as sharing F4S's unique approach to culture building.
William Haigen
How to calm anxiety (when you're freaking out)
Anxiety is a common struggle for many people. The good news is that mental health is finally becoming part of the broader well-being conversation among medical professionals and the public–which helps eliminate the stigma of mental health struggles and allows us to find ways to treat it and cope with it.
Marlee
Rebuilding trust: signs & solutions for healing relationships
Trust issues can deeply impact relationships, causing fear and anticipation of the worst outcomes. Although the cognitive structure of trust is complex, psychologists agree that relationships cannot flourish without it. If you've been hurt and struggle with trust, learning to manage these issues is crucial for a more meaningful life. By understanding the signs of trust issues and implementing effective strategies, you can rebuild trust, heal emotional wounds, and create stronger, healthier connections with others.
Marlee
How to delegate work to employees
Delegation in management is key, yet many leaders underutilize their teams and try to do everything themselves.
Marlee
Examples of a situational leadership style and how to develop it
A situational leadership style actually encompasses four other leadership styles under one umbrella, with those being:
Ted Bauer
The core components of conscious discipline
We've all had classroom experiences we'd rather forget.
Michael Metcalf
5 easy habits to develop personal accountability
What is personal accountability?
Ted Bauer
How top companies attract and retain talent in the Great Resignation
How can you attract and retain talent in a world where much of the workforce is eager to quit?
Amy Rigby
How to think on your feet: 10 tips for a more confident you
How good are you at thinking on your feet?
Michael Metcalf
How to improve situational awareness (Hint: Be like Jason Bourne)
When you find yourself in a crowded place, are you relaxed or alert?
Michael Metcalf
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.
Kat Boogaard