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“Companies are increasingly seeking socially adept leaders—not charismatic smooth-talkers, but executives who listen empathetically, welcome input, and rally the workforce around a common goal…” Jay Fitzgerald of Working Knowledge What Traits Are Companies Looking For When Considering New CEO’s? actively listen to others empathize genuinely with others’ experiences persuade people to work toward a common...

Are You Aiming to Make Hybrid Work A Success? “Many companies want employees back at desks, but workers want more flexibility than ever. Tsedal Neeley offers three rules for senior managers trying to forge a new hybrid path.”     Michael Blanding What Does Your Team Need From Your CEO? “Financial expertise and operational experience will only...

There are 4 fundamental forms of communication; verbal, nonverbal, visual, and written. Within these forms, there is much to learn about the person or people you are communicating with. It is the responsibility of the leader to understand how best to communicate with their team, by being attentive to the whole of what is being...

What is Mediation and how does it work? When you have found yourself and another in a disagreement that cannot seem to be resolved amongst yourselves, there are many options available to you. One of the most effective and amicable ways to move forward in a disagreement is to select a professional Mediator to guide...

Aaah… technology….The joys of using social media such as Twitter, Linked, Blogs and Facebook. Facebook like other forms of social media allows individuals and businesses to communicate like never before. However, it also shows the increased blurring between individuals work and private lives particularly where staff write in a negative way about their employers. Employees...