Category: Leadership
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BEST OF 2018: Blocked Perspective
Listen in and learn how I found out that one member of my team wasn’t comfortable giving me direct feedback! If we hadn’t uncovered that and then worked to resolve it, it could have held us back. Check it out…
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Four Practical Ways to Outsmart the Power Paradox
Research and experience show that the more power we achieve, the less we take a nuanced approach to reading and understanding the people around us. Instead, the more power we have, the quicker we are to stereotype instead of taking time to build relationships. Why? Well, as we now command resources that we once had…
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BEST OF 2018: Why You Aren’t That Awesome at Strategic Thinking
Do you wonder why you aren’t awesome at strategic thinking? It’s pretty simple: The best strategic thinking happens when a group comes together who can negotiate, speak their truth, not take things personally, and leave a meeting speaking with one voice. These four factors shape the space for powerful strategic thinking. Watch this video to…
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How to Dissolve Your Self-Doubt
Do you ever stop and think, “Hey, what if they find out I don’t know as much as they think I do?” If your answer is Yes, then you’re in good company. Many of us suffer from Impostor Syndrome. It frequently appears as crediting our success to outside factors – things like luck, the mistakes…
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Winning Behaviors – Part 3 of 3 – Facilitating Change
For this final part of the Facilitating Change series: When you are embarking on change is the best time to discuss what behaviors and attitudes are required – at all levels of the organization – to be successful as the organization grows and develops.
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It’s Not About How It Feels – Part 2 of 3 – Facilitating Change
This second part of the Facilitating Change series is about not measuring the progress of change based on how it feels. Why not? Because on some days, change feels like a breath of fresh air, and some days it feels as disorienting as being caught in a giant, crashing wave.So how do you measure progress…
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How to Navigate a Big Change
I’ve helped a wide range of organizations, companies, and government agencies navigate the challenges inherent in growth and change. So, when I listened to a podcast where Dr. Dan Diamond explores what makes people resilient and committed when working for the greater good, I realized what he shares is as applicable to corporations and government…
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Just Name It – Part 1 of 3 – Facilitating Change
Beth works with organizations of all shapes and sizes, guiding them on facilitating change. In this 3-part series, she shares do’s and don’ts to help you avoid potholes and pitfalls. Here’s Part 1 – Just Name It.
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Special Edition: A Talk with Betsey Nash
Join Beth Wonson as she enjoys a talk with her mentor and friend, Betsey Nash. After many years in the human resources field and as “authoritative center of the universe on the central coast of California for HR and important human relations issues,” Betsey is on the cusp of retirement. But before she goes, she…
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“How do I advance my career when there is no clear path forward?”
Today Beth shares a great tip for advancing at work when there is no clear path forward. After all, we are living in a world where tomorrow’s jobs haven’t even been created yet. So listen in, and see how you can best prepare yourself for your next move.