When and How to Say No at Work
Elise JonesMay 6, 2021 11:09:34 AM
Saying no is hard to do. From a very young age, we are conditioned not to say no, that saying yes is the path to getting what we want: attention from...
How to Make Getting Back to the Office as Painless as Possible
Elise JonesApr 21, 2021 6:36:45 PM
Over the last year, companies, teams, and individuals have been doing everything they can to make the transition from working together in an office...
How to Build Self-Confidence: Embrace Discomfort
Elise JonesApr 14, 2021 11:45:41 AM
Confidence can seem like one of those leadership qualities or personality traits that you either have or don’t have. Because confidence is such an...
4 Strategies to Help Managers Reduce Employee Turnover and Improve Retention
Elise JonesApr 7, 2021 7:02:33 PM
Employees are leaving their companies or thinking about leaving at record numbers. The added pressures that many workplaces felt over the last year...
The Top Qualities of a Modern Leader
Elise JonesMar 24, 2021 1:24:23 PM
Today’s leaders are responsible for more than just driving business results for the organization. In addition to maximizing value for shareholders...
What Does it Mean to Embrace Compassionate Leadership?
Elise JonesMar 18, 2021 6:11:25 AM
Imagine you could increase employee engagement while reducing stress and preventing burnout. What if you could do that while also improving their...
Leadership Self-Assessment: How Do I Rate as a Manager?
Elise JonesMar 11, 2021 3:37:50 AM
When asked to evaluate yourself at work, what metrics would you look at? Some are easier to identify than others: Did I hit this sales goal? Did we...
How to Take the Fear Out of Giving Constructive Feedback
Elise JonesMar 3, 2021 10:45:02 AM
Giving feedback is a form of communication within teams that is immensely helpful when it is delivered well, but can easily backfire if misdelivered....
How Can Leaders Help Their Teams Build Resilience at Work?
Elise JonesFeb 17, 2021 3:49:48 AM
Resilience is a mindset that can help employees manage stress, handle conflict, and bounce back from challenges. As individuals and leaders, we know...
Becoming a Leader Who Listens
Elise JonesFeb 2, 2021 5:00:34 AM
Effective communication with your team has never been as important as it is today, with many teams working remotely. Under any circumstances, the...