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Patrick
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Goal Planning for Long Term Fullfillment
This next installment of our goal planning series focuses on intentionally selecting goals that will help provide long-term fulfillment...
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Patrick
Dec 93 min read
Start Goal Planning Early
Last week, we discussed the importance of prioritizing your own development. This week (and through the rest of December) we are going to...
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Patrick
Dec 33 min read
Your Development Is One of Your Top Priorities
Lack of development and/or growth is stagnation. Because the world is constantly evolving, to remain stagnant is to fall behind. By doing...
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Patrick
Nov 263 min read
5 Ways to Mix-Up Your Routines
Routines can be a double edged-sword. They can help provide the consistency and structure that supports strong productivity. They can...
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Patrick
Nov 183 min read
Calendar Defense, Part 2
I've previously covered strategies for leveraging your calendar to support your priorities in the ' Calendar Defense ' issue. At some...
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Patrick
Nov 153 min read
Tips for Managing High Performers
When it comes to supporting the development of your team, different employees at different levels of performance require different...
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Patrick
Nov 53 min read
How to Better Retain What You Read
People tend to forget most of what they've learned in a matter of days or weeks. Reading is no exception and is in fact lower on the list...
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Patrick
Oct 294 min read
Conducting Layoffs with Compassion
If you ever have the unfortunate responsibility of communicating a layoff to someone, it is likely to be the single hardest task you will...
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Patrick
Oct 222 min read
Better Use of Communication Methods
There are an overwhelming number of channels that we use to communicate with one another. Email, phone calls, instant messages/texts,...
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Patrick
Oct 183 min read
Debunking Delegation Myths
Despite delegation being one of the most powerful tools a manager can and should leverage, many avoid it due to their own discomfort with...
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Patrick
Oct 82 min read
Calendar Defense
Most of us were never taught how to effectively manage our professional calendars. The default "strategy" for the majority of people...
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Patrick
Oct 32 min read
In Support of Your Team's Development
One of the key responsibilities as a manager is supporting the growth and development of your entire team. They key word here is...
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Patrick
Sep 253 min read
A Nuanced Alternative to "Managing-Up"
Managing-up is a touchy subject and many professionals often jump on the concept as a chance to manage their manager. That's a mistake. ...
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Patrick
Sep 183 min read
Create Psychological Safety for Innovation
Do you want more creative problem solving from your team? What about more innovation? Of course. We all do. Unfortunately, it's not...
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Patrick
Sep 93 min read
In-Groups and Out-Groups
Understanding the concepts of ingroups and outgroups is foundational for being a more inclusive leader. For those who are not familiar,...
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Patrick
Sep 23 min read
Receptive & Fair
People are more willing to come to you with problems, questions, challenges if they know they are going to be heard and treated fairly as...
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Patrick
Aug 293 min read
Personal Time Studies for Improved Focus
One of the most important and overlooked components of productivity is whether or not you are working on the right things. All of us...
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Patrick
Aug 192 min read
Better Brainstorming
One of the most effective ways of developing innovative and effective ideas is by leveraging both cognitive diversity and collaboration. ...
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Patrick
Aug 122 min read
Reframe Your One-on-Ones for Trust and Performance
If done right, one-on-ones help to build trust in relationships. In the case of an employee and their manager, a strong working...
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Patrick
Aug 53 min read
Manage Your Emails So They Don't Manage You
Many of us allow our anxiety around immediate responses and “inbox zero” to drive our productivity. This means that we are putting other...
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