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Communicate with Clarity

Sometimes messages, advice or instruction gets lost or bogged down in details that do not inspire the action that is needed. People may simply not understand what you are trying to say. In this issue of Executive Edge, we look at how to communicate more clearly so what you say is exactly what is heard. […]
The Power and Influence of Groups

Group dynamics generate an enviable power if harnessed effectively by leaders. In this Executive Edge you’ll learn that to manage a group well, a leader needs to establish group diversity, define expectations and provide people with a sense of belonging and value. There must be allowance for freedom of thought and encouragement of information sharing, […]
Foster a Culture of Collaboration

This issue of Executive Edge explores various points of connection in today’s business landscape where collaboration has become key to a company’s growth. Collaboration has become a buzz word in today’s leadership strategies, finding a valuable role in team building, exploring new ideas, customer and vendor relationships, talent management, networking and professional development. As our […]
Deconstructing a Problematic Workplace

As a manager, you are tasked with seeing the reality of the culture of your workplace. This Executive Edge looks at the elements that can unsettle and fragment a workplace culture. Topics include managing resistance and drama, what happens when teams go bad, inevitable gender issues, and contagious negative energy. Managers at all levels will […]
Foster Entrepreneurial Thinking

By cultivating an “owner’s mindset” within your company’s culture, employees will be more apt to step up to actively contribute to the growth of the organization. This Executive Edge considers applying entrepreneurial methods within companies and offers strategies and insights that support the need to foster entrepreneurial thinking.
Put Everyone’s Emotions to Work

Emotions exist within each of us, but some emotions can sneak out before we’re even aware of them. In this Edge, we learn that by building our self-awareness, we can increase our emotional intelligence, which is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express our emotions. Topics in this issue include creating resonance, guiding […]
Strengthen Your Company From Within

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Much of the success of an organization depends on what’s going on inside its walls. How authentic is the leader? What is the culture like? What qualities and values are shared? This Executive Edge offers ways to improve the inside of your company. Topics include personal and interpersonal mastery of leadership, instilling work ethic, reinforcing […]
How to Build a Good Work Environment

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The quality of a work environment can make the difference in whether or not top talent is attracted to a company, stays with a company and ultimately performs at a level commensurate with their best abilities for a company. This Executive Edge touches on some of the components of a good work environment, such as […]

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The Edge

Communicate with Clarity

The Power and Influence of Groups

Foster a Culture of Collaboration

Deconstructing a Problematic Workplace

Foster Entrepreneurial Thinking

Put Everyone’s Emotions to Work

Strengthen Your Company From Within

How to Build a Good Work Environment

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