The Power of Praise
The Power of Praise

The Power of Praise

Barbara Nugent December 12, 2019

People leave their jobs due to lack of appreciation. Gallup

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True Grit – The Secret to Getting Things Done
True Grit – The Secret to Getting Things Done

True Grit – The Secret to Getting Things Done

Barbara Nugent November 13, 2019

Exerpt: Research has identified competencies of successful leaders.   However, there is one competency that is not necessarily mentioned as such.  Perhaps because we don’t recognize it as a skill .  Unless you have it, you will struggle “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of

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5 Listening actions that Great Leaders practice
5 Listening actions that Great Leaders practice

5 Listening actions that Great Leaders practice

Barbara Nugent November 13, 2019

Exerpt: Research shows that we retain between 25% and 50% of what we have heard. Generally, listening is the communication skill we use the most. Yet, most people listen poorly. Research shows that we retain between 25% and 50% of what we have heard.  As

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Why Diversity is Critical to Performance
Why Diversity is Critical to Performance

Why Diversity is Critical to Performance

Barbara Nugent November 13, 2019

Exerpt: Whatever your views on diversity, its not just about being fair, or seen to be doing the right thing or creating opportunity for minorities. Much has been written and spoken about gender balance.  Some support quotas, others targets.  Our sense of social justice demands

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