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3 Ways Leaders and New Managers Can Earn Respect Through Power Influence and Presence

For some individuals, the idea of power carries negative connotations. In successful leadership, however, power doesn’t imply manipulation or coercion, but valuable knowledge and skills paired with the ability to build relationships. The old saying that you have to earn respect is true in every arena. Find out how power, influence and presence combine to …

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The Connection Between Mirror Neurons and Workplace Success

Neuroscience / By Denise Minor

Brain studies on mirror neurons provide insight into both how we learn through mimicking the behavior of others, and why we feel empathy. For example, when we see someone accidentally walk into a closed door, we physically wince and feel sympathy. When we see someone make a face in response to a bad odor, our …

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4 Ways Leadership Development Increases Bottom Line Productivity On Your Team

Leadership / By Denise Minor

When organizations invest in leadership development, they inspire improvement at every level. Even the most knowledgeable employee base can’t function under poor leadership, while effective leaders can motivate and energize groups with varying levels of competence. Leadership Training Increases Productivity A Manchester Consulting Group Fortune 100 study showed that companies displayed the following results from …

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7 Steps to Fuel Sustainable Change Using Neuroscience

Neuroscience / By Denise Minor

In an increasingly competitive global economy, organizations fight for survival. They demand employees do more with fewer resources in less time. Leadership titles and roles are in constant transition, keeping leaders under heavy pressure to perform and evolve. Find out how to reduce stress and fuel change using neuroscience. 1. Understand How the Brain Responds …

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Actionable Ideas for Encouraging Innovation

Effectiveness / By Denise Minor

Innovation keeps organizations fresh, drives a forward-thinking culture, and helps companies stay ahead of the competition. It doesn’t just happen; leadership and teams must be intentional about creating a culture that is always reaching toward improvement and encouraging innovation. Learn steps your company can put into action to create an environment where innovation thrives. Rearrange …

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3 Approaches to Leveraging Team Diversity to Demolish Challenges

Diversity and Inclusion / By Denise Minor

When a team includes a diverse range of individuals, it is important to start with the foundation. Each member brings unique strengths and backgrounds. Instead of trying to make everyone on the team approach challenges the same way, leadership can benefit from new perspectives. Teams are more effective when they set a clear vision that …

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National Capital Leadership Summit Recap

Leadership / By Denise Minor

On Friday, September 29th at the Old Town Hilton Alexandria Hotel, there were a group of excited people attending the National Capital Leadership Summit learning about Creating Sustainable Change. The keynote speakers were Denise Minor, Dan Millman, and Ann Betz. The day was one of learning, laughter, experiential activities, meeting and connecting with old friends and making …

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Benefits of Coaching

Coaching / By Denise Minor

What is the big deal about coaching? Well… coaching is about helping others toward self-discovery, self-awareness, and making choices that ultimately lead to improving performance, attaining goals, and achieving results. Who wouldn’t want that? The coaching process involves asking powerful questions and having conversations that empower others to create and implement solutions unique to them. …

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