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Confident Humility: FREE Downloadable Holiday Gifts

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I’m also really honored to be included on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers For Your Next Conference (of course, they used Sir Richard Branson’s pic, not mine, but I’m cheaper ;-).

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How To Speak Up in Meetings (A Video For if You’re Feeling Unsure)

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This question came in from a really good friend of mine, whom I’ve known for over 30 years. . “Hey Karin, I just had my 360 Feedback review, and I heard I should speak up more in meetings. But it’s hard. How do I get better at this?” ” #AskingForaFriend. 4 Ways to Speak Up More in Meetings.

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How Managers (unintentionally) Roadblock an Empowered Team

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The shortest way to answer this question is to ask, “Is this meeting for the team/employee’s benefit or for mine?” The challenge for most managers is that they think they’ve communicated what success looks like, but their team doesn’t have the same picture at all. It often takes far more communication up front than you think it will.

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Employee Engagement in the Mining Industry: Challenges, Strategies

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The mining industry is a demanding sector to survive in, with several safety hazards and isolated working locations. This makes it challenging for the management to foster employee engagement in the mining industry with a dedicated workforce. It also touches people's lives, from creating jobs to impacting their health and homes.

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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

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It was twice as important as communication (the second most important behavior) and almost 50 times more important than hands-on tactical behaviors. We found that a strategic approach to leadership was, on average, 10 times more important to the perception of effectiveness than other behaviors studied.

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Bigger, Better Small Talk: Practical Ways to Connect with Your Coworkers

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Because mine is a professional sock chomper.” What kind of puppy is it?” You: “It’s a Labrador.” Jack: “Fun! Is this your first one?” You: “Yes, it is.” Jack: “Is your puppy pulling your dirty socks out of the laundry yet?

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The World Needs Your Story (Cathy Fyock)

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The result was “Cathy’s Credo” which I communicate on my website and is a tool I share with all my clients and audiences. Here’s what mine says: I pledge that I will use my power to make today a fantastic day. Why did I feel so convinced that her story was needed? We don’t have all the answers to how we create a better world.

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