While embracing unexpected change may sound like a skill that requires some clairvoyance, it's something you can master on the job. It's all about thinking proactively, rather than waiting for situations to happen.  If you only react to these events, you're likely operating in a state of panic, which may not product the best results. [...]

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These good business takeaways for 2024 can help you avoid some common problems. All are actionable and some might say a few of the tips are a bit obvious.  The power of these takeaways is that they identify challenges where you need to act. Things will not get better if you do nothing. Let's strengthen [...]

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Let a trip to the dance floor provide you with inspiration for better employee training. Ideally, you want your employee training to become second nature for people. This prevents a lot of mistakes and costly shortcuts.  Often employee training doesn't go far enough to reach your level of desired excellence. See how some simple dance [...]

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Let's make better decision at work. Because there's a chance you're making important decisions based on random factors. That can lead to disappointing outcomes.  I've found that with a little more consideration, the quality of your decisions will improve. Let's look at four elements of this process, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway [...]

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You need to make sure you don't create a communication gap with your employees and your customers. Otherwise, you may allow rumors to spread about your business. Plus, this poor communication habit could see you wasting a lot of time with unwanted distractions. Find out why, not saying anything, is never a smart communication strategy, in [...]

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If you can follow some simple strategies for work-life balance, then you can make some positive improvements in your life. Often, when we think of work-life balance, it's about major changes.  Unfortunately, the bigger the change, the more likely it won't become a habit. Instead let's focus on four actionable strategies. Rebalance yourself, in this week's [...]

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These successful habits for remote work are designed to empower you, if you're new to working from home. Whether it's your first job or one that no longer has an office, some good habits will make your work life much easier. Otherwise you may find yourself wasting time and energy. And for some, working from [...]

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It can be uncomfortable to get the courage to change. Professionally, you may feel stuck or unwilling to get out of your comfort zone. What if you could solve this problem with a mindset adjustment? Join me on stage for a memorable and fun story about how you can find the courage to make a [...]

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If you're having a hard time finding new workers, then you should consider these hiring tips for overqualified employees. There's a good chance you may be missing out on some people, simply because they may seem too good to be true.  How will these employees fit into your work culture and are some of them [...]

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While you may enjoy a lot of professional success, it's good to know how to come back from a setback. These disappointing moments may leave you baffled and unsure how to handle things.  I've asked my LinkedIn followers for their best ways to come back from a setback and I think you'll be able to [...]

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