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Transformative Leadership: Unveiling Satya Nadella’s Three Revolutionary Strategies at Microsoft
Author: Bianca Cardenas, PhD | Consultant Nadella’s approach to revitalizing Microsoft was grounded in empathy and empowerment – principles that resonate with us all in our professional lives. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a project, or contributing to your company’s vision, the strategies Nadella implemented are universally applicable and transformative. In this article, we…
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Mastering Complexity: Your Guide to 3 Essential Strategies
In our fast-paced business world, things can get pretty complicated. As technology grows at record speeds, markets can shift in the blink of an eye. As a leadership consultant, I’ve found that managing complexity is one of the most common challenges our clients seem to grapple with.
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Strategic Mastery: Navigating the Five Pillars of Business Success
Crafting a winning strategy should be every leader’s goal. Yet, transforming larger-than-life ideas into tactical action steps is often easier said than done. Unless you’ve taken an MBA course in strategy, figuring out where exactly to begin probably feels daunting. Strategies can be broken down into five different buckets: direction, long-term success, competition, unique strengths,…
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Ways To Lead Through Change – Learning from Steve Jobs
Author: Bianca Cardenas, PhD | Consultant Let’s be honest, for most people, change is scary. Humans have this built-in fear of the unknown. We would like to believe we’re in complete control of our lives, but let’s not kid ourselves – we’re not. In reality, the only thing we can do is prepare ourselves for…
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Three Strategies to Effectively Manage Conflict
I never fully understood how much of an influence my upbringing had on my adult life. I see my mom as my mentor. She has this assertiveness that I have always admired, and she wasn’t the type to keep her opinions to herself. Especially when it came to me, she was clear about her expectations…
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Three Ways to Improve Workplace Collaboration
Have you ever been part of a team that clicked? Such teams share an unspoken connection, as if members can read each other’s minds. If you’ve had the privilege of being part of such a team, consider yourself lucky. Why are these types of connections so difficult and rare? What sets these teams apart? Years…
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DRiV Workshop Builds Trust, Improves Collaboration
“We have used different HR assessments and tools in the past with our Central Division Leadership Team; we were looking for something different and unique,”
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Three Best Practices to Help You Thrive in a Remote Work Environment
The aftermath of Covid-19 highlighted an undeniable truth: remote work is here to stay. When I think back to the moments right before the world went into lockdown, I remember facing a tough choice. I decided to leave my job to pursue my PhD. A wave of anxiety washed over me the day I quit…
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Three Strategies to Deeply Understanding Your Team
Have you ever found yourself working with someone who, for whatever reason, didn’t quite “get it”? Even small breakdowns in communication or understanding can quickly lead to frustration with your team.
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Keep Your People & Discovering Your Brand Webinar
Learn how to maintain a productive and satisfied workplace. The best organizations understand their employee’s strengths, weaknesses, wants and needs. Robin Baker from Fairfax County and Hile Rutledge of OKA discuss how to leverage the DRiV assessment to discover these drivers in their teams.
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Assessments 101: Choosing the Right Tool
As organizations and their leaders, including HR leaders, consider what assessments to leverage to help maximize their team member’s potential
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Self-Awareness, Mental Health and Career Satisfaction
Mental health involves self-awareness and understanding yourself. What are your needs and wants?