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Sinikka Waugh

Sinikka Waugh is a recognized leader in understanding people and in adapting tools, techniques, and processes to meet the demands of the situation at hand. Since 2006, Sinikka has provided compassionate leadership in transformation initiatives. When she isn’t in front of a class, she enjoys putting her background in English and French Literature to work, by writing blogs about the subjects she teaches every day. Are you ready? If you are, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! contactus@yourclearnextstep.com

The Process of Grief

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Nov 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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Grief is one of those uncomfortable topics that most of us would rather avoid. But, understanding grief is an important part of any change or transition.

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Topics: Faith, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Unmarked Edges

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 30, 2020 8:10:37 AM

Be intentional about defining and documenting the values that you hold dear, and clearly marking the path so that together, you stay on solid ground.

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Change Is Hard

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 28, 2020 3:50:38 PM

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Change itself isn’t so hard. So what’s the big deal? Many struggle with change and we have different needs and emotional responses to each of the stages.

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Topics: Faith, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Intentionally, Reliably Useful

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 27, 2020 4:45:21 PM

Recruit first on values, and then on skills. Save yourself, your team, and your interns unnecessary heartache.

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Leadership & Influence

10 Leadership DO's!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 27, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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Working with a good leader can be the highlight of a career, so what can leaders today do to be the one people love to work with? Here's our thoughts on 10

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

When the Going Gets Gray

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 22, 2020 3:06:59 PM

Humans don’t like ambiguity. But we come out the other side stronger. Here are a few tips to help you make it through the gray a little easier.

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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

It's Decision Time

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM

What do you still need to accomplish this quarter, and how will it get done? Decision making has never been easier!

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

Room to Grow (and Influence Others)

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 13, 2020 8:39:56 AM

Influence without authority has become a buzz-phrase. A person's influence will never reach full capacity, but here are 3 ways to expand influence!

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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, Leadership & Influence

Who's Deciding, and How?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 6, 2020 10:23:49 AM

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Decisions are unavoidable, but we try to evade them because our gut reaction is often negative. Here's 4 decision making tools for choices of all magnitude

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Three things from PDD

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 1, 2020 5:10:49 PM

This year’s PDD brought really powerful lessons to me as a participant and presenter that any one of us can apply to our daily lives, especially right now.