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New eBook: Best Interview Questions to Ask Job Candidates

Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications from interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate goes beyond what hiring managers can surmise by reading cover letters and resumes, especially when studies show […]

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Five Questions to Have on Hand at Your Next Networking Event

As you advance in your career, it’s very likely the next step up the corporate ladder won’t come through an online application, but rather through your professional networks. Motivated professionals who actively seek to build relationships within their professional organizations and local business communities put themselves be a step ahead when it comes to competing […]

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TED Talk: The Cost of Workplace Stress

Stress in the workplace is one of the biggest hindrances to office morale, creativity, and overall productivity. Despite this, stress is also one of the most prevalent issues employers and employees face. The cost is high, but there is a solution. In his TED Talk, “The Cost of Workplace Stress–and How to Reduce It,” wellness […]

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Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Delegation

Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]

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Leadership Lessons from Classic Love Songs

With Valentine’s Day being celebrated this week, you may be spending a little more time shopping for chocolates and gifts than normal. According to a study, consumers spend $21.8 billion annually on this holiday. In fact, $4.1 billion goes to jewelry purchases, whereas $2 billion is spent on flowers and candy each. However, there’s one aspect […]

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Focusing on Delegation and Empowerment in the New Year

Success is often measured by the assets you acquire during your career. But for leaders, success is determined by the strength of your greatest assets: your employees. And while top talent may come and go, one thing that should remain constant in your organization is the culture that cultivates and develops employees, regardless of experience […]

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Deck the Halls: Lessons from Classic Holiday Movies

‘Tis the season to be merry—and even more, to enjoy merriment through one of our favorite pastimes: watching holiday movies. From cult classics like A Christmas Story to heart-string-pulling prose like It’s A Wonderful Life to laughter-inducing irreverence like Christmas Vacation, enjoying holiday movies with kith and kin can not only be a wholesome experience […]

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