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Reviving the Lost Art of Listening Well
If you ask most people, they’ll tell you they’re great listeners. They believe they are attentive, interested, and eager to hear what...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Encourage Others to Speak Up and Ask for What they Want
Asking for what you want can be intimidating. If you’re not used to advocating for what you want, it might feel unnatural and it might...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Top Tips for Asking for What You Want with Confidence
Asking for what you want is more than simply posing a question or making a request. Asking for what you want is packaging a set of well...
Marleen Greenleaf
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Double mindedness is a Barrier to Getting What You Want
One of the biggest barriers to asking for what you want is literally not knowing what you want for certain. It’s nearly impossible to...
Marleen Greenleaf
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Breaking the Fear and Asking for What You Want
Every day people ask for what they want. Whether it’s fries with your Big Mac or how you want your coffee, there are plenty of things you...
Marleen Greenleaf
Nov 25, 20222 min read
How to Appreciate Your Life Without Feeling Guilty
Of all the ways there are to increase your personal power, gratitude tops them all. Being appreciative for everything you have and having...
Marleen Greenleaf
Nov 11, 20222 min read
Should Every Conflict Be Resolved?
Did you know that there are people that specialize in resolving conflicts? Well there are, that is just how common conflict issues arise...
Marleen Greenleaf
Oct 27, 20222 min read
5 Strategies to Shine Bright on the Job
Shining bright at a job is often associated with being a “suck-up,” “brown nose,” or “teacher’s pet.” What shining bright at work is...
Marleen Greenleaf
Oct 13, 20222 min read
10 Expert Tips for Negotiating in Today’s Business Environment
The heart of business lies in negotiation. Whether you’re trying to close on a sale or get yourself included on a plush project that...
Marleen Greenleaf
Sep 29, 20222 min read
The One Word to Change in Your Vocabulary to Break Bad Habit Cycle
What we say matters. Especially what we say to ourselves. Whether speaking out loud or speaking internally to ourselves, if we choose our...
Marleen Greenleaf
Sep 15, 20222 min read
How to Streamline Relocating and Beginning a Business Simultaneously
Maybe you're moving because your current living space isn't capable of supporting your business. Or perhaps your motives aren't about...
Ted James
Sep 2, 20223 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
Aug 18, 20222 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
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Improve Office Morale with Gratitude and Teamwork
We all desire recognition for a job well done, especially as members of a team. As a team, each person works together toward a common...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Managing High Job Expectations
Do you have a boss who expects nothing less than perfection? Managing high job expectations can be challenging, but it isn't impossible....
Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Surefire Ways to Prepare for a High Profile Job Interview - And Get Hired!
Since becoming a part of the working world, you've probably been on several job interviews. In most cases, interviews take on a generic...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Is a Returnship For You?
If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while, a returnship may be what you need to build a bridge to your next job. It’s basically an...
Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 9, 20223 min read
A Foolproof Formula for Showing Your Boss You Have Potential
Showing your boss that you have potential is essential whether you want to climb up the ladder to senior management or be picked for...
Marleen Greenleaf
May 26, 20223 min read
Marleen Greenleaf
May 12, 20220 min read
Should You Use a Business Coach?
When you think about your business' potential, what comes to mind? Do you have a solid five-year plan, or are you pretty much winging it...
Ted James
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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