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Productivity
How to Set Attainable, Specific Goals
When leaders are clear with their teams on goals, expectations, and success, it adds a better sense of direction and clarity to their work.
Brett Hellman
Nov 4, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Be a Good Mentee: Top 7 Tips For Super-Mentees
While it takes two to tango in a mentor-mentee relationship, here are some tips on how to a good mentee when pursuing a mentorship.
Brett Hellman
Mar 2, 2021
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Find the Silvering Lining to Any Work Situation
As a leader, you’re bound to encounter roadblocks, but regularly finding the silver lining helps your team recognize the positives rather than fixate on the negatives.
Brett Hellman
Nov 3, 2020
3 Min Read
Leadership
How to Get Your Team on the Same Page
According to a 2003 Leadership Quarterly study, research shows that rallying the whole team behind a shared vision is more effective than connecting with team members individually.
Brett Hellman
Nov 3, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
Mentee Definition: Workplace Synonyms and Antonyms
Based on Merriam-Webster, mentee definition is "one who is being mentored." Essentially, a mentee is an individual who is willing to learn and be coached from a senior person.
Brett Hellman
Jan 23, 2021
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Come into Your Meeting with a Problem and Solution
According to Forbes, persuasion is a “top leadership and communication skill.” In order to persuade others and encourage real change, you need to learn how to present and explain your ideas in a way that’s easy for your audience to understand and digest.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Be Objective vs. Subjective
According to Forbes, true leaders “take all the facts into account.” Candid leaders understand that cultivating trust and openness means being direct when sharing any information. In the long run, decisions that are made based on facts will simply save time and avoid doubt among teams.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Find the Cause and Effect When Asking Questions
According to Harvard Business Review, asking probing questions should be met with the spirit of “accelerating progress, illuminating unconscious assumptions, and solving problems.” Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Trust Your Intuition While Being Decisive
Your intuition is a powerful tool because of its ability to make swift decisions based on past experiences. Compared to your gut which is just an arbitrary feeling.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Be Open-Minded When Collaborating with Others
When collaborating with others, keeping an open mind allows leaders to explore unconventional ideas and working styles to solve challenging problems.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Simplify Complex Ideas to Your Audience
According to a 2009 International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology study, our personalities “determine the ways we like to learn” and “shape how we learn.” We’re all unique learners when it comes to absorbing information.
Brett Hellman
Oct 29, 2020
3 Min Read
Leadership
How to Walk the Talk While Inspiring Your Team
According to a 2014 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who “walk the talk,” were viewed as dependable, credible, and inspirational to their teams. Remember: All talk and no show will ultimately lead to mistrust between you and your team.
Dmitry Saprykin
Jan 25, 2021
2 Min Read