Practical tools for managers: Give more effective feedback with this simple formula

This article is a short excerpt from our recent webinar, Three things every leader should know: Practical insights to overcome the COVID retention crisis, presented by Rob Luke of Allen Leigh Consulting. You can watch the full recording here. Here's...

It can be difficult to stay resilient and find courage through constantly difficult and changing times. Though it may seem like a lonely path, it is important to remember that you are not alone, and that there are things you...

Legacy Careers® are a powerful answer to tight labour market questions

This article was previously published by Challenge Factory and is reprinted with permission. What’s a Legacy Career®? Let’s go beyond the buzzword and dig into career considerations for the 50+ workforce, from both the employee and employer sides of the...

Do THIS…and get the job you want

Clarity, courage, honesty, intention, and focus are all critical to your success. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way.   #1.  Gain clarity on your path.    This may sound obvious, but for most of us, this is...

Joy has its benefits

People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. Turns out, they’re on the right track. There are good reasons to...

Need work-life balance? Try counterbalancing instead!

Here's the truth: you must stop striving for work-life balance. It doesn't exist. Nor should it. Balance is nothing more than society's way of laying guilt on working women. Cindy was seeing her kids for less than an hour a day...

Strategic planning for life

Many of you have drafted, edited, and/or critiqued a strategic plan at some point in your career. What is a strategic plan and what does it do? It defines an organization, including its vision and values. It defines goals and...

How to evaluate the present leadership of your charity

This is the second part of a two-part series on assessing leadership talent at your organization. Read part one, on the benefits of leadership assessments, here. As a charity, you can use different strategies for leadership assessments. First, however, it...

What to do when you’ve messed up at work

Everybody makes mistakes. Whether in our personal lives or in the office, we are all bound to make errors, and that’s okay! Maybe you accidentally offended a co-worker, or you didn’t properly prepare for an important presentation. Whatever the reason,...

Stress-free virtual celebrations minus the awkward small talk

Virtual work parties. You either love them or hate them. On one hand, they can be full of awkward small talk, tech glitches, and constantly saying, “You’re on mute”. However, they are also an opportunity to have some fun and...
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