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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)
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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture

Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:10:36+00:00March 19th, 2019|Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture|

It seems everyone is short on time these days. We are running at turbo speed and yet it still seems there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Not surprisingly, we are all on alert to spot low-value time sucks we can eliminate from our days. Idle chit chat is often considered an easy target. On the surface, this vague chatter appears to be a waste of time. Time to reconsider? Here are six reasons why (seemingly) aimless conversations are a productive and meaningful contributor to our satisfaction at work.

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3 ways to gauge (and improve) the health of your professional relationships
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3 ways to gauge (and improve) the health of your professional relationships

Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Productivity, Teamwork, workplace culture

3 ways to gauge (and improve) the health of your professional relationships

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:11:17+00:00February 12th, 2019|Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Productivity, Teamwork, workplace culture|

Positive interactions with our colleagues not only drive productivity, they also make us enjoy coming to work. While healthy relationships may appear to be a bonus, in fact, strong interpersonal bonds are the foundation of a high-performance team. These three conditions help us build healthy relationships.

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A simple gift with a big impact
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A simple gift with a big impact

Communication, Feedback, Gratitude, Leadership, Management, workplace culture

A simple gift with a big impact

By Ann Gomez|2022-10-06T18:38:50+00:00December 17th, 2018|Communication, Feedback, Gratitude, Leadership, Management, workplace culture|

With the holidays approaching, gift-giving (and shopping) is on the top of many to-do lists. If the purpose of gifts is to symbolize our love and appreciation, what if we could show this appreciation in a more heartfelt, authentic and direct way than a store-bought gift? Want to take the lead in creating a more grateful workplace? Here are 11 simple acts we can use to convey our gratitude - without buying anything.

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6 truths your team wishes you knew
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6 truths your team wishes you knew

Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teamwork

6 truths your team wishes you knew

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:13:50+00:00October 22nd, 2018|Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teamwork|

As leaders, we like to believe we know our team really well. But do we? Even the best leaders may have blind spots worth exploring. Ever wonder what your team is longing to tell you? Here are six truths your team wishes you knew.

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