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4 Steps to Increase Your Leadership Skills

When most of us hear the word leadership, we usually think of political officials, CEOs, military commanders, or even athletes. While...

Marleen Greenleaf

Jun 6, 20242 min read

Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders

Great leaders know how to motivate others. Since the amount you can accomplish on your own is limited, it’s necessary to have the...

Marleen Greenleaf

May 23, 20243 min read

Become a Better Leader: 4 Steps to Boost Your E.Q.

Most of us think of a leader as someone with a great deal of education and experience in a certain area. While knowledge and experience...

Marleen Greenleaf

May 9, 20243 min read

14 Tips to Help You Give Feedback to Your Boss

Giving feedback to your boss can be scary. You may be concerned about damaging your relationship or even losing your job. On the other...

Marleen Greenleaf

Apr 25, 20243 min read

The Remote Worker’s Guide to Returning to the Office

Once you’ve gotten used to working at home, returning to the office requires more than trading in your bunny slippers for dress shoes....

Marleen Greenleaf

Apr 11, 20243 min read

A Foolproof Formula for Getting to Know Your Coworkers

Being on friendly terms with your coworkers can make you happier and more productive. However, it can be difficult to get to know other...

Marleen Greenleaf

Mar 28, 20243 min read

A Helpful Guide to Handling Personality Conflicts at Work

Personality clashes at the office cause tension and reduce productivity. It can be difficult to reconcile different work styles and value...

Marleen Greenleaf

Mar 14, 20243 min read

How to Lead With Courage

When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the...

Marleen Greenleaf

Mar 1, 20243 min read

Beating Burnout When You Feel You Can't Go On

Everyone feels burned out sooner or later. It’s a challenging thing to manage, since you feel that you’ve already done everything you can...

Marleen Greenleaf

Feb 16, 20242 min read

The Secret to Making Your Job Search More Proactive

Is your job search passive or proactive? A change in strategy could shorten the time you spend hunting and help you land a more rewarding...

Marleen Greenleaf

Feb 2, 20243 min read

Top 10 Essential Leadership Skills

It’s all about skills in the modern world. It’s never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire...

Marleen Greenleaf

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Top 10 Critical Competencies of Great Leaders

Great leaders share many common traits. Though criteria for leadership in the workplace can vary from company to company, the majority of...

Marleen Greenleaf

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Ways to Avoid Micromanaging

Are you guilty of micromanaging? The reality is that micromanagement is extremely difficult for most people to steer clear of. There’s...

Marleen Greenleaf

Dec 22, 20232 min read

Position Yourself as a Leader in 20 Minutes or Less

Positioning yourself as a leader will make your work more meaningful and advance your career. You can gain influence based on your title,...

Marleen Greenleaf

Dec 8, 20233 min read

8 Mistakes That Derail Your Career

Your career won’t manage itself. Even if you’re a superstar at work, it’s possible to make mistakes that harm, or even end, your...

Marleen Greenleaf

Nov 24, 20233 min read

Empowering Introverted Leaders: Harness Your Quiet Strength for Effective Leadership

Leadership is an evolving landscape where the quiet strength of introverts is becoming increasingly recognized. In today’s diverse work...

Ted James

Nov 24, 20233 min read

Make Job Crafting Work for You

Transform your job into a calling. Whether you’re a senior manager or an entry level clerk, job crafting is a technique you can use to...

Marleen Greenleaf

Nov 10, 20233 min read

10 Characteristics of Great Leaders

While it’s commonly argued whether great leaders are born or made, there’s little doubt that great leaders share several characteristics....

Marleen Greenleaf

Oct 26, 20233 min read

7 Attributes of Great Leaders

Leadership is a daunting task, and there are many theories about how to best lead others. But regardless of the theory employed, there...

Marleen Greenleaf

Oct 12, 20233 min read

Copy These 5 Communication Skills From Top Leaders

Do you struggle with communicating effectively? Communication is a key part of success at work or in other parts of your life. Top...

Marleen Greenleaf

Sep 28, 20233 min read

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