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6 Techniques Uncommon People Use Which Push them Toward Success
Being uncommon doesn't seem very hard when you think about it. If you start with a sincere desire to do your best, add a strong belief in...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 18, 20242 min read
It's Never Too Late to Learn That Tomorrow Never Comes
If you have a few dirty dishes in the sink, no worries. You can always get to them tomorrow. You don't feel like doing them right now,...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Boost Your Career With Greater Motivation at Work
Most people do just enough work to avoid getting fired, but that’s no way to travel through life. Since you’re spending 40+ hours each...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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
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