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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

To Lead or Not to Lead

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 29, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Boss, supervisor, and leader are not mutually exclusive. Have you ever made, or watched someone make leadership mistakes? A look at leadership oops-es!

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Topics: YP, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Leadership & Influence

3 Tips to Minimize Conflict in the Workplace

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 22, 2020 9:15:00 AM

Diverse group of people sitting around a work table, woman upset with a man pointing a finger at her

How can we prevent conflict, or deal with it before it gets out of hand? Turns out there are some things you can do on your own--keep reading!

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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

In the Zoom and in the room?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 18, 2020 8:58:41 AM

A hybrid model of in-person and virtual meeting participants presents some challenges for meetings if we aren't careful and considerate throughout.

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

I Just Can't Decide....

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 15, 2020 9:15:00 AM

Decision making isn't so easy peasy...but what if YOU could make it better, for you and your team? Start by learning where we often fall short.

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

I Spy Something Good

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 11, 2020 8:13:20 AM

Regardless of where you are in your career journey, let me offer four simple sentences: emotional intelligence, effective communication, and resilience.

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

Do you foster reflection?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 8, 2020 10:18:06 AM

Studies show that those who express gratitude on a regular basis are the happiest folks around. As we approach the Holidays, here's a gratitude technique.

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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Social Etiquette Post-Lockdown

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 4, 2020 8:41:58 AM

Social norms have shifted multiple times. What does that mean for social etiquette? Here are the situations top of mind for us and what to do about them.

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Topics: Networking, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

3 Tools to Help Improve Your Time Management

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 1, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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3 Tools to Help Improve Time Management. You will be most productive if you have a plan either online or offline

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Topics: Time Management, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Virtual Appreciation

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 28, 2020 8:12:30 AM

This virtual thing has thrown us all for a loop; it’s gotten harder to feel plugged in and engaged from afar. Here are some ways to show appreciation.