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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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The 15 golden rules of constructive feedback
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The 15 golden rules of constructive feedback

Feedback, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness

The 15 golden rules of constructive feedback

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:19:57+00:00November 15th, 2017|Feedback, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

When it comes to developing people, feedback is an obligation, not an option. Yet far too many managers act as though feedback is optional. Unfortunately, few of us (if any) learn skills on our own. We need coaching, direction and opportunities to try, fail and try again. We also need positive reinforcement to keep us focused and motivated. And sometimes, we need someone to tell us where we are going wrong. Here are 15 critical strategies to guide you in offering constructive feedback.

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10 Communication Principles Effective Leaders Embrace
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10 Communication Principles Effective Leaders Embrace

Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity

10 Communication Principles Effective Leaders Embrace

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:49:54+00:00July 22nd, 2015|Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

Strong leaders know effective communication fuels their success. It is single-handedly the most critical way to engage people to achieve outstanding results. Despite its power, [...]

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A BIG Impact Fast

By Michael Cloutier, Partner, Mirador Group|2017-07-08T15:50:03+00:00September 7th, 2010|Management|

5 tips for making rapid progress in a new role Getting off to a quick start in a new role is critical. Everyone wants to [...]

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