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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
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
Sep 14, 20233 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
Aug 31, 20232 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 career....
Marleen Greenleaf
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Smoothing Out Workflow: Effective Interdepartmental Collaboration and Communication
In today's fast-paced business environment, effective interdepartmental collaboration and communication is no longer optional but a...
Ted James
Aug 3, 20233 min read
Get Rid of Sunday Night Anxiety Once and For All
For some people, Sunday night anxiety serves as the prelude to Monday morning blues. Make your whole week happier by learning to break...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 20, 20233 min read
The Top 4 Ways to Build Enthusiasm Before Work Each Day
Even the most dedicated employee has days of not wanting to go to work! It starts when you open your eyes and think about the tasks...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 6, 20233 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
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Modern Rules for Working in an Open Office
An open office can be a tough place to work. Many employers want to follow the lead of Silicon Valley giants like Google and Yahoo. They...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 8, 20233 min read
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Manager
Have you ever been working peacefully at your desk when suddenly your manager showed up to discuss an office concern? Before you knew it,...
Marleen Greenleaf
May 25, 20233 min read
Working Successfully with a Boss who Micro-Manages
Controlling bosses can slow you down and undermine your confidence. Maybe your supervisor second guesses your decisions and expects you...
Marleen Greenleaf
May 11, 20233 min read
Make Company Retreats Work for You
Did you spend your last corporate retreat trekking through the woods and singing Kumbaya? You’ll be happy to know that there is a better...
Marleen Greenleaf
Apr 27, 20233 min read
7 Ways to Strengthen Your People Management Skills
People management skills are important in all walks of life. Whether you're rich or poor, employed or unemployed, a corporate CEO or a...
Marleen Greenleaf
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Feeling Blue at Work? Find Joy in Your Job With These Techniques
Despite what anyone tells you, it's rare to love a job! Your work can come with its own challenges, even though it helps to sustain you...
Marleen Greenleaf
Mar 30, 20232 min read
3 Tips to Make You a Better Listener
There are a lot of tricks that will make you a better listener. We’ve been over quite a few during this brief tutorial on being a better...
Marleen Greenleaf
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Non-verbal Cues That Get People Talking
Being a good listener builds more meaningful relationships and helps people feel comfortable talking to you. Using tools like active...
Marleen Greenleaf
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Empathy Makes All the Difference
When it comes to listening, we do it all day long. We listen to music, the news, the sounds of our environment, and to those we love....
Marleen Greenleaf
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Use Active Listening to Improve Communication
One of the tools that great listeners use is active listening. This type of listening involves both verbal and non-verbal communication...
Marleen Greenleaf
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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