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The Case for Embracing Social Media at Work
Most workers try to shield their use of social media in the office, but a new report claims it’s time for the higher-ups to embrace the practice during working hours. A new report led by David...
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Improve Personal Accountability, Execution and Performance
Personal Accountability Training is an upcoming concept in India and relatively new within the organizational Training and Development community, this article on personal accountability will clarify...
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Does Bullying Provide Job Security? You’ll Be Infuriated by the Answer
96% of survey respondents have experienced bullying at work, and 54% of workplace bullies have been at it for 5-plus years Brian regularly emailed his direct reports at all hours of the night. When one...
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The Five Crucial Conversations for Flawless Execution
Are you currently working on a team that is experiencing one or more of the following? “We have great starts, but struggle with finishing strong – on time, on budget.” “We say “yes” to tight project...
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Respecting Part-time Coworkers
I am a middle-aged, part-time worker by choice and work very hard while I am at work. I have a great attendance record, I’m dedicated, meticulous, and take initiative without drawing attention to...
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What to Do With Accountability when You Lack Authority
Dear VitalSmarts, My supervisor often gives me leadership responsibility for projects involving multiple departments. However, my position is not viewed as one of authority. As a result, I struggle to...
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Crucial Accountability – Transforming a Negative Environment
Dear VitalSmarts, I am a mid-level manager in human services, and support a twenty-one person staff. Nineteen of these team members have a professional approach to their work, manage their emotions...
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Atoning for Past Mistakes | Vital Smarts
Dear Vital Smarts, I’ve recently taken the Crucial Conversations Training in an effort to improve my communication skills with my coworkers. However, I’ve been cautioned that I already burned a few...
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Communicating with Apathetic Teenagers
I just watched Joseph Grenny’s “How to Hold Those You Love Accountable” video and although I thought it was good, I would like to know how to deal with teenagers who don’t see things as clearly. Both...
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For the last twenty-plus years, we’ve studied the most influential and respected employees in more than 50 companies across dozens of industries. As we observed these people clamoring to climb the...
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