It’s easy to become complacent at the top. You may tell yourself, “I worked hard to get here and...
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What is Your Leadership Mantra?
Karen Colligan, Leadership, Learning, Personalities, Professional and team leadership, leadership, personality types, 0One of the activities I often incorporate into the Leadership Workshops I facilitate is having each participant develop their...
Want to Succeed as a Leader? Cultivate your Emotional Intelligence!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, People, Professional and team leadership, Uncategorized, communication, Emotional Intelligence, leadership, people, 1We’ve all experienced them. Those bosses who are incredibly good at the business or technical side of their role...
Turning Team Conflict into Productive Discussions
Karen Colligan, Communication, conflict resolution, Leadership, People, Professional and team leadership, Teams, communication, diversity, leadership, team diversity, 0Conflict on teams is inevitable. And when managed effectively, it can actually be a good thing. New ideas are...
Individual Styles and High Performing Teams
Karen Colligan, Diversity, People, Performance, Professional and team leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, diversity, people, personality types, professional and team leadership, team, team diversity, 0We all tend to gravitate toward people who are like us. This is true in our friendships, our relationships...
Virtual Team Communication – Pick Up the Phone!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Diversity, People, Professional and team leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, communication, diversity, team, team diversity, virtual teams, 0Most of us have worked on a virtual team at some point in our careers. And we know that...
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...
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...