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How To - Reduce Stress Through Exercise
If you have a stressful job chances are you already know that exercise will help. Exercise reduces stress. But research also demonstrates that the stress we experience at work reduces our desire to exercise. In this video we share four ideas to increase and make the most out of exercise.
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How To - Rely Less on Will Power and Build Self-Control
We are all faced with situations that require self-control, but it turns out self-control in the moment isn't a great approach. Researchers Williamson and Wilkowski identified four techniques we can apply in advance that can build our self-control.
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How To - Remove Frustrations for Your Team
Removing frustrations is an important part of effective leadership. In this video, we explore three conditions that magnify frustrations, and six tips to reduce frustrations for you and your team.
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How To - Apply the Four Skills of Leading in a Crisis
As we read the news it seems like there is a new crisis every week - fires, floods, earthquakes, financial mismanagement, and international tensions. And we also face crises at work as well. In this video we explore four skills that effective leaders show during a crisis.
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How To - Address Rudeness at Work
Some have described rudeness and incivility in our workplaces as an epidemic. I’m sure each of use can share anecdotal stories of angry and rude people. These examples do tend to stick in our minds. But is it really an epidemic? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, researche...
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How To - Build Resilience Through Leadership
Researchers Kyle Brykman and Danielle King found that leaders play an important role when it comes to resilience, particularly within teams. They studied 48 tech startup teams to identify what made a difference when it came to resilience and learning. They found a key element in team resilience i...
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How To - Have Difficult Conversations
It’s natural to be fearful of difficult conversations. We often become caught up with the downside risks - that we will damage the relationship or create even more challenges. However the best leaders become more and more comfortable with difficult conversations the more they practice. Learn more...
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How To - Fuel Motivation Through Humour
As organisations are increasingly needing to become more innovative, research suggests that humour may provide part of the answer. Learn about three practical tips for incorporating humour into the way you lead.
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How To - Structure One on One Meetings
It’s no secret that people hate performance reviews. They are one of those 'must do' activities that both managers and team members tend to dislike. In this video we explore a regular one-on-one meeting format that can help address the challenges of performance management and engagement.
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How To - Improve Your Health by Regaining Control
Autonomy is recognised as one of the core motivators people have in the workplace. With greater freedom and control over the way we perform our work comes higher levels of motivation and commitment. Research suggests that greater job control also improves our health and reduces our likelihood of ...
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Quick Hit - Drew Ginn - Career Planning and Taking Risks
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Quick Hit - Drew Ginn - Longevity and Trusting the Process
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Quick Hit - Drew Ginn - Thriving Through Stress
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Quick Hit - Drew Ginn - Building a World Class Team
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Quick Hit - Agreeableness, Work Investment and Teamwork
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Quick Hit - Clearing the Way
Perhaps one of the most undervalued leadership practices, clearing the way for people is vital. Take the Leadership Practices Assessment at www.leadership.today/lpa
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Quick Hit - Delegating for Development
Delegation is something most leaders struggle to do well. Here are some quick tips to help. Complete the Leadership Practices Assessment at www.leadership.today/lpa
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Quick Hit - Connecting - Collaboration and Support
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Quick Hit - Developing - Building Capability and Capacity
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Quick Hit - Inspiring - Aligning Motivation
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Quick Hit - Reflecting - Where it All Begins
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Quick Hit - The Two Most Common Leadership Mistakes
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Quick Hit - Background Music Makes You Faster (and Less Accurate)