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How to develop the leadership skills of your employees

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Your business' greatest resource is its people. But are your employees mere foot soldiers, blindly obeying orders and delivering just the bare minimum so they won't get fired, or are they leaders? Do they aspire to be the best they can be, meet challenges with creativity and resilience, and constantly work to improve themselves, mentor their co-workers, and satisfy the … [Read more...] about How to develop the leadership skills of your employees

How to deal with Whiners and Blamers

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Do you know someone who's always whining, complaining, blaming, or bringing up worst case scenarios? These 'energy vampires' can leave you emotionally drained, especially if they turn their negativity on you. Maybe it's the co-worker who always blows apart your ideas. Or the over-critical parent who always finds fault with what you do. You can't change the way they think or … [Read more...] about How to deal with Whiners and Blamers

How to deal with energy vampires in the office

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Sometimes, it's not the work that makes us tired—it's the people we work with! You know what I mean. The slackers, the whiners, the know-it-alls, all of whom contribute to a daily toxic dose of negativity. So how do you take in all that negativity without being pulled into it, and turning into a negaholic yourself? Here are some life tips on staying upbeat and energetic … [Read more...] about How to deal with energy vampires in the office

4 Stages of Burnout

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Everyone complains, at one point, 'I'm stressed!' or 'I've got the Monday blues.' It's so common that we think it's actually normal, brushing off what are actually symptoms of the four stages of burnout. Burnout doesn't happen in one big blow. It may happen over months or years, from steady exposure to physical, mental and emotional pressure and stress. 'I feel I've lost my … [Read more...] about 4 Stages of Burnout