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A Good Mad is a Terrible Thing To Waste

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” Angry informs. Use anger to fuel passions and accomplish change. Are you good at angry? Or, do you waste your “mads?” Angry teaches. Mad makes us care. Unless it doesn’t. Don’t respond with frustration, outbursts, or retaliation. All you’ll have then is embarrassment, regrets and apologies.

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The Importance of Applauding Yourself

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Even if you don’t necessarily know at present how you will accomplish them. Usually people make big parties, receptions and celebrations when they accomplish great steps, but you know what– you do not have to celebrate these great victories! Applaud Yourself: Celebrate the small victories that you have along the way.

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How Managers (unintentionally) Roadblock an Empowered Team

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Keep information to yourself. This means removing roadblocks, supporting them, giving them the information they need to make effective decisions, and helping navigate relationships with other teams. How often is your team waiting on you for information, your opinion, or a decision? You may need to give the team more information.

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Advanced Guide to Lead Meetings That Get Results and People Want to Attend

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Too many meetings are a waste of time and don’t accomplish anything. If there is something employees could do that is more valuable, that contributes more directly to the team and to the results you’re trying to accomplish, why on earth would you want them in your meeting where they are less productive? Outcome: Relationships.

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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

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First, Respond With Regard through gratitude, information, and an invitation to keep contributing. Here’s some additional information you might not be aware of. Have you considered _ (add additional information here). Thank you so much for your suggestion. Considering that, I wonder what additional ideas you might have?

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Performance Review: How to respond to frustrating or lazy performance feedback

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This year, I feel particularly proud about _ (insert that accomplishment you expected them to bring up). I’m curious about your perspective on that _(project, strategy, accomplishment). However, if this third-party performance review feedback feels unfair, then I would press for more information. I appreciate your support.

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How to Make Better, Frequent Employee Recognition a Daily Habit

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” “Our virtual one-on-ones are always about the work on my plate, never about what I’ve accomplished.” Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal recognition. Informal recognition doesn’t need to take long. Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal recognition.