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Navigating Difficult Conversations & Tools to Assist You

Almost everyone dreads having a difficult or challenging conversation. This includes conversations in which we must talk about something that needs to change or has gone wrong, or setting or enforcing limits, delivering unpleasant news, or discussing a delicate subject.... Read More

The Importance of Mentorship & Finding a Mentor

Mentors are important people in the workplace and they can act as a type of advisor or coach to you, especially if you are young in your career. They can support you through work challenges, and be a listening ear... Read More

Practicing Gratitude in Small Steps

Gratitude is being thankful for what you have and the anticipation of good things to come. It can both decrease stress and increase positive feelings such as happiness. Further reading about the importance of gratitude: https://hbr.org/2020/11/building-a-better-workplace-starts-with-saying-thankshttps://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier... Read More

Learning about the Differences Between a Fixed Mindset versus a Growth Mindset

There are two main outlooks, or ways to perceive the world and what is happening around you: one is in a fixed mindset and the other is in a growth mindset. They vary in ways that can be assimilated to... Read More

How to Become More Agile in the Workplace

We have now been in a pandemic for a year and a half. And yet, protocols and standards are still constantly changing. You have been adapting and growing, while learning new ways to balance work and expectations. We always knew... Read More

Reflecting on Your Emotions and Cultivating Resilience

Everywhere you turn, people are talking about wanting to feel better. And we are guessing you do, too. Maybe you want to feel safer and less anxious, and more in control. Maybe you want to feel more focused or less distracted... Read More

Preparing For and Acing Your Interview

Interviews for jobs can be exciting yet nerve-wracking opportunities. You have a limited time to make the impression you want on the interviewers, so every second counts. Preparation is key.  Questions may range from general and broad, to organization and... Read More

Creating Your Brand to Maximize Your Reputation

Branding can make you relevant, while reputation makes you credible. A brand is “the way you present yourself to the world”. Whether you are representing yourself or your company, your brand demonstrates how you position yourself in the market and... Read More

Planning For & Succeeding in Performance Reviews

Performance management is a communication process by which managers and employees work together to plan, monitor, and review an employee’s work objectives and overall contribution to the organization. Performance management is a continuous process of planning, coaching, providing feedback, and... Read More

Emotional Intelligence Within the Workplace

Emotional Intelligence can be broken into 5 primary areas. Self Perception and Self Expression are related to your inner world of self. Interpersonal, Decision Making and Stress Management are all related to the outer world interactions with others. LEAD Advisory... Read More
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