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Eight Things Great Leaders Do

There has been lots of research on leadership — and specifically on what great leaders do to create a team of people who are more productive, engaged and innovative. Here's what the research has discovered. 1. Great leaders spend more time speaking with their people. They find time for their staff; they are "good people people" — approachable and genuinely interested.

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Training vs. Development

As leaders working with your team, you know the importance of employees being able to successfully perform their jobs. Both training and development are intended to improve productivity and performance. Simply put, training is the "now" and development is the "future." Here's a closer look…

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Leadership in Challenging Times

As we journey through challenging times of physical distancing and stay-at-home practices, it's important to stay focused as the competent leader you are. A few reminders: put people first — it's all about the people in your life. Be informed about the issue at hand. Know the facts.

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Having the Heart of a Leader

Very often when we find ourselves in a new leadership role, we may not consider exactly what that means. Top performers are promoted into leadership with little or no training — left on their own to be the leader others assume they know how to be.

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