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The downsides of saying “yes” to every request

Saying “yes” to every request will: (1) cause burnout; (2) set a precedent; (3) set unrealistic expectations; (4) means you are saying “no” to potentially some other important items.

How males (and females) can support females in the workplace

Read to learn more about the differences in women’s mindset and gender norms and how we can better support women in the workplace.

4 ways to deal with a dysfunctional leader in your organization

Have you identified a dysfunctional, ineffective, inept, poor performing leader in your organization? Not sure what to do about it? Here are 4 ways you can deal with the situation.

When employees don’t meet expectations

This may seem very simplistic, but it is not always the most comfortable task. The key is to approach the subject as soon as the expectation isn’t met. Here are 5 steps.

Are you a serial meeting rescheduler?

The advancement of technology tools and an ever-increasing virtual world gives an illusion now that it’s acceptable (or without consequence) to postpone or cancel last-minute.

Help your employees think for themselves

By making yourself too available, you might be unintentionally enabling your employees or coworkers. If we want our employees and coworkers to be resourceful and solve their own problems, we need to realize what role we are playing in promoting their empowerment (or holding them back).

Minimizing gossip & politics

When you have direct reports who are gossiping, what do you do about it as their leader?

It’s faster if I do this myself…

This not only kills motivation and engagement, but, sets a precedent so when responsibilities shift (because change is inevitable), others will expect that you will do the work for them.