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May 24, 20231 min read

Demystifying Executive Presence: How to Give and Receive Effective Feedback

I often say that feedback is a gift but, let’s face it: that isn’t always the case. When feedback is given with clarity and specificity,...

Feb 14, 20238 min read

Amy Kan On How To Listen Effectively To Succeed Personally And Professionally

Interview with The Workplace Initiative's founder and lead coach, Amy Kan, on what it means to be an effective listener.

Nov 30, 20211 min read

5 Ways to Improve This Key Component of Emotional Intelligence

Most of us recognize the importance of self-awareness. If you’ve ever worked with someone who lacked it, you know only too well: They act...

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Self-management Strategies to Become A Better Leader

Back in my corporate days, I wasn’t always good at hiding my disappointment or dissatisfaction. It’s awful to think back on it, but I...

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Self-Awareness is Key to Success. Here are 5 Ways to Improve It.

Have you ever left a meeting with your boss more confused than when you went in? Or perhaps you’ve been the one giving direction to a...

Nov 30, 20211 min read

How To Be A Better Communicator with Remote Teams

How do you ensure the wellness of your team and inform, connect and inspire them in this new reality?

Nov 30, 20211 min read

4 Traits of Highly Authentic Leaders

When you lead authentically, you are effortlessly powerful.

Nov 30, 20211 min read

5 Ways to Shift Your Mindset During Tough Times

If you are steeped in feelings of stress and anxiety, believing you’re a victim of circumstances, it will form the basis of everything

Nov 30, 20211 min read

5 Ways to Make the Office Better When You Return

What lessons have we learned in these last three months away that we can bring back with us to the office?

Nov 30, 20211 min read

6 Things to Help You Make Good Decisions in Bad Times

When we are living in a period of deep uncertainty, without context or precedent, it can be easy to make bad decisions.

Nov 30, 20211 min read

How to Make Uncertainty Work For You

What a Layoff Taught Me About Living My Life Living in this moment of Covid-19, of social distancing, economic distress, layoffs and...

Nov 30, 20211 min read

How to Be Fearless (Even When Life Is Scary)

Imagine what it would be like to live and lead without fear. What would you do that you aren’t doing today?

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Finding the Silver Lining During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last week, when I took my dog out for her first walk of the day, I saw a flamingo on my lawn. It was a small, pink, plastic flamingo with...

Nov 30, 20211 min read

How To Maintain Your Sanity In Times of Uncertainty

5 Things You Can Do to Live Your Life During the Pandemic Hoda Kotb cried onThe Today Show this morning. She had just interviewed Drew...