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Leading in the Middle
Managers who learn to “lead in the middle” can both successfully balance competing forces and boost their careers by differentiating their leadership skills.
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Leading in the Middle
The reality of modern work is that many of us are employed in large organizations, yet very few clearly understand how they operate.
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Hiring Top Talent Begins with a Talent Mindset
UNC Program Director Laura Butcher and Don Lang urge HR leaders and hiring managers to develop a Talent Mindset for competitive advantage.
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Onboarding: The Forgotten Phase of Recruitment
"Onboarding is the last stage of recruitment. It is about the beginning but it is also about the keeping."
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Leading with Energy: 3 Steps for Staying Refreshed, Recharged, and Engaged
Leading is stressful. A team looks to the leader not only for expert advice, but also as a role model for how to negotiate stress while on the job.
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How to Increase the Odds of People Paying Attention to Your Communication
George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Are you under a similar illusion?
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Mastering the Art of Leadership Storytelling
This resource from UNC Professor Heidi Schultz highlights why storytelling is an increasingly important tool in a modern leaders’ communication toolkit.
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3 Effective Habits to Develop Your Leadership Storytelling Skills
A great storyteller can not only engage and entertain but also cut through informational noise, inspire change, and foster creative and innovative thinking.
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Change the Way You Listen: Why Leaders Should Stop Hearing and Start Listening
Great listeners work to connect and listen to understand instead of respond and solve. They validate others and show that what people say matters to them.
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The 3Cs of Delivering Effective Feedback
Delivering feedback effectively is a challenging task. Recommendations for how to do so range from “be specific,” “focus on the behavior, not the person,” “be candid,” or “approach it with empathy.”
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How to Deal with Employee Burnout
Employee burnout can be prevented, but not by employees alone. Managers have a significant role to play in making workplace environments less stressful.
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Why Leaders Should Build Trust in the Work-From-Anywhere Environment
In the wake of the pandemic, what does a corporate culture without a physical workplace look like? The answer is "a culture built on trust."
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Cognitive Bias
Cognitive biases present a serious risk to leaders who bear any responsibility for high-level decision-making. Educating yourself and your team on these five common mental traps will help you neutralize them for improved decision-making, team dynamics, and workplace culture.
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