All Work and No Play Makes Everything Pretty Gray

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 26, 2023 9:38:14 AM
Establishing an excellent work/life balance can be difficult. But trying too hard can lead to burnout. I believe that creating that balance is healthy.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Celebrating Diversity Year Round

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 18, 2023 1:55:46 PM
Workplace discrimination is an unfortunate reality many people face daily. Supporting marginalized peoples is a year-round effort.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Rope Burn

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 12, 2023 10:20:48 AM
Change is a constant, but it's also one of the most difficult challenges we must overcome. It can be exceedingly difficult to let go of the way things were
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Out of Office, Not Mind

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 4, 2023 4:20:43 PM
Sometimes, as much as we love our jobs, and as much as we try to be fully present in the moment when we’re at work, we have to leave the office.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Four Ways to Become a Super Connector

Posted by Dawn Ealy on Sep 27, 2023 8:55:23 AM
These are four tips that helped me hone my ability to form authentic human connections through networking. They might just help you too. 
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

In Communicado

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 20, 2023 2:18:31 PM
Everyone has different circumstances, but here’s a few things that have worked for us to help coworkers stay in-communicado, not incommunicado. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Feedback Loop

Posted by Faye Howard on Sep 14, 2023 10:50:41 AM
One of the best ways to improve is through feedback. At Your Clear Next Step, we teach that we should consider all feedback a gift!
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration

Meeting in the Middle

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 7, 2023 9:07:40 AM
The key is to know when to have meetings. One solution might be to find out what kind of meetings you want to have. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Meeting Management & Facilitation

Pick Up the Phone

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 30, 2023 5:05:07 PM
There are some moments where picking up the phone can have its benefits, and that’s not just limited to genuine phone calls. Let’s follow a few examples. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

There's No Coat Rack for Emotions

Posted by Faye Howard on Aug 23, 2023 12:45:47 PM
There’s no coat rack for emotions at the door, so let’s look at three common barriers that prevent people from being comfortable sharing them.
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence