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Tip of the week
Sandra Oliver 
Jun 24, 2018This week we’re sharing a tip around communication. Through our coaching work, we often hear about bad habits that people struggle with in the workplace when it comes to speaking. A common one is beating around the bush…
Help your people help themselves
Would you believe me if I told you that great coaching can take place in under five minutes? This is not to diminish the powerful effect that mentoring and coaching programs have on maximizing high potential development, nor is it to assume that individuals with challenging and complex development needs…
Deliver feedback that sticks
We all know that feedback is important, but do we know why it is important? Take a look at some of these statistics from a 2014 Gallup employee engagement study…
The Art of Coaching
Coaching requires technical skill. The technical skills are simple to understand but harder to master. We have all heard about many of these technical skills. They range from active listening to asking powerful questions to action planning…
What does a great coaching look like?
Would you believe me if I told you that great coaching can take place in under five minutes? This is not to diminish the powerful effect. Would you believe me if I told you that great coaching can take place in under five minutes? This is not to diminish the powerful effect..
The Best Bosses Are Humble Bosses
Organizations are making a push to hire and promote workers who lead effectively but don’t seek the spotlight.
Stop Wasting Money on Team Building
Most corporate team building is a waste of time and money. I say this based on my 25+ years of research and practice in the field of team effectiveness. Seventeen of those years were with Mars Inc., a family-owned $35 billion global business with a commitment to collaboration.
There’s an optimal time to give negative feedback
There’s nothing like being told you’re bad at something, especially when the dig comes from someone you respect. Some, including my former employer, harangue you into believing that every piece of feedback is a gift—no matter how badly it stings.
