As a leader, you’re always on display. That’s why it’s important to know what non-verbal signals you’re sending. Your body language – posture, arm gestures, facial expressions, etc. – speaks volumes to your employees and … [Read more...]
About Lynn Varacalli Cavanaugh
Why It Pays to Praise: 40 Ways to Say ‘Good Job’
You probably realize how powerful your words can be when you’re praising someone for a job well done. By recognizing that person at just the right time with just the right words, you can impact that person – and your company … [Read more...]
Ignoring Them Won’t Work … Embrace your office ‘misfits’ (and make them work for you)
You can turn disruptive employees into assets. When bad behavior’s ignored, it doesn’t go away. A problem with a challenging employee can take its toll on you – and drag down your team. These people “rob you and the … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Level of Empathy: Do You Have Too Little (or Too Much)?
Not all empathy is created equal, say researchers. You need to have empathy as a leader, of course, but it’s all about having the right amount – not too much, not too little. The danger lies in being so empathetic that you … [Read more...]
Your staffers are 32% less likely to quit if …
Want to retain your best and brightest? There’s one specific thing that makes employees stay put: Being shown respect. That’s according to employee happiness research firm TINYpulse. A third (32%) of employees are less … [Read more...]
Take Note! Inside the Most Productive Meetings …
Do you find yourself enduring unproductive meetings week after week? You’re certainly not alone: The average leader spends 31 hours a month at meetings (software firm Atlassian study) Half of their meetings are their … [Read more...]
Inside the C-Suite: Meet Irene Rosenfeld, former CEO, Mondelez International
Irene Rosenfeld, who’s been consistently ranked one of the most powerful women in the world, stepped down in November from her 11-year stint at the helm of Mondelez International, the $26 billion maker of Oreos, Triscuits, … [Read more...]
How will you celebrate International Women’s Day?
For a woman in leadership, International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is a day that belongs to you. It is a day to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished. … [Read more...]
Leading with Empathy: Why It’s More Important Than Ever
How empathetic are you? Are you in tune with your team? Empathy’s considered such a vital skill that there’s a new focus on empathy training, which is sweeping through Fortune 1000 companies like Cisco and Ford. … [Read more...]
It’s National Mentoring Month: Who Are You Mentoring?
Hopefully, you’ve had several influential mentors to help guide you throughout the various stages of your career. But how are you doing at returning the favor? … [Read more...]
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