Conflict on teams is inevitable. And when managed effectively, it can actually be a good thing. New ideas are...
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Leading in the Age of Peanut Butter
Karen Colligan, Engagement, Leadership, Management, People, Teams, employee satisfaction, leadership, people, team, 0Talk to just about anyone in Corporate America today and they’ll tell you that their team is spread pretty...
So You Think Your Employees Have Nowhere to Go? Think Again!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Management, People, employee satisfaction, leadership, people, 0If you’re one of those employers who has been regaling your employees with the refrain: “Just Feel Lucky You...
The Leadership Looking Glass – What Mask Are You Wearing Today?
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Management, People, Professional and team leadership, Teams, employee satisfaction, fear, leadership, people, team | Leave a Comment », 0As leaders, we often get so caught up in our day-to-day responsibilities that we forget to think about how...
How Would YOU Say It in Only Six Words?
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Learning, Management, Professional and team leadership, communication, elevator pitch, leadership, professional and team leadership, 0What are the chances you can convey your message in 6 words? Impossible, you say… A few years ago...
Adapting Your Leadership Style for Improved Results
Karen Colligan, Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Management, People, Professional and team leadership, Uncategorized, leadership, people, personality types, professional and team leadership, team diversity, 0As leaders, each of us has a certain leadership style. Much of it stems from who we are at...
Have you ever walked away from an interview, a meeting or a presentation and had that sinking feeling that...
Building Your Bench Strength – The 4 Key Steps
Karen Colligan, Leadership, Professional and team leadership, Succession planning, bench strength, leadership, planning, 0As the economy begins to rebound and more opportunities become available, many companies will be faced with the harsh...
Who is THE Boss? Is There a Question? Talk About an Extraordinary Leader!
Karen Colligan, Bruce springsteen, Leadership, New jersey, Professional and team leadership, bruce springsteen, leadership, life, music, 0There is not one question in my mind about who is “THE Boss.” I am fresh off my gazillionth...
Management vs. Leadership – What’s the Difference?
Karen Colligan, Leadership, Management, Professional and team leadership, leadership, professional and team leadership, strategy, 0You have people reporting to you. You’re accountable for your team’s results. You write performance reviews. Are you a...
5 Tips for Building a High-Performing Team
Karen Colligan, Diversity, Leadership, People, Performance, Professional and team leadership, Teams, new jersey, 0Building and leading effective teams is a key leadership competency. But how do you create that special magic that...
Valuing Diversity to Improve Team Performance
Karen Colligan, Diversity, Leadership, Performance, Professional and team leadership, Teams, diversity, leadership, personality types, professional and team leadership, team, team diversity, 0Someone once said, “If both of us think exactly alike, one of us is unnecessary.” We all know that...