THERE’S NO VALUE-ADD IN “YES PEOPLE”

Fielding a team of different thinkers works–when every member feels both comfortable and accountable for expressing diverse perspectives. But, as Forbes reports, without psychological safety and clear expectations, that edge can quickly dull–replaced by hesitation, silence, or a culture of “yes people.” Click here to learn how to protect that invaluable dynamic and keep your team thinking boldly, speaking up, and delivering strong outcomes.

DON’T SHORTCHANGE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK FOR YOUR BOSS

All bosses need constructive feedback. Yet many employees shirk that responsibility for fear of retribution and other reasons. Speaking up–particularly when your boss is taking a nose dive–takes finesse and nerve. How do you voice your concerns to your boss without being confrontational? Check out these tips from Harvard Business Review without straining your relationship.

USE TRUST TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR TEAM

Trust is the starting point for effective leadership and growth in the workplace. But how can you build it with your team? Authenticity, logic, and empathy are the key actionable components of trust that create a thriving workplace. Learn how to incorporate these three components in your leadership role and take your team to the next level by clicking here.

BUILD UP YOUR WORKPLACE TEAM WITH THESE EXERCISES

There are 7 C’s when it comes to team building–communication, collaboration, commitment, competence, confidence, creativity, and cohesion. Get ready to build up your work team by testing out some fun team-building exercises that can be found by clicking here.

JOB HUNTING? HOW TO REMAIN CONFIDENT AND COPE WITH REJECTION

In an increasingly competitive job market, the feeling of discouragement from a dead-end search can be daunting. Check out this article from NBC Washington, which discusses some great ways to deal with rejection and keep your confidence level up.