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HOW THE WORDS “THANK YOU” HELP BUILD A POSITIVE WORK CULTURE

The power of a verbal thank you is purposeful in both positive and negative communications. It is important to understand the benefit of showing gratitude in both situations. In a negative and conflict situation, a simple thank you will shut down the conflict and give the parties time to cognitively process the situation, information and […]

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Forbes Coaches Council – Expert Panel: Seven Ways Leaders Can Encourage Diversity In the Workplace

The topic of diversity can be a complex subject. How is it best defined? What are the benefits, not only for the individuals and teams but for the company as a whole? For a business to be able to have a diverse workplace, companies must address these questions, while also establishing effective hiring and on-boarding

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Forbes Coaches Council – Community Voice: Six Effective Ways To Improve Team Morale And Bonding

Team building is key to the success of your employees. When there is tension or rifts between the members of your department, it can slow down processes, severely hamper creativity and decrease overall employee satisfaction—things that you definitely want to avoid… Click to review the Panels recommendations on some of the most effective ways organizations

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Executive Coaching – Helping Successful Leaders Become More Successful

Have you ever experienced any of these three LIMITING BELIEFS? I am successful because of my behaviors I don’t want to involve stakeholders in my development – that would only point out my weaknesses. Executive coaching is for leaders who are failing, not leaders like me who are succeeding. These are just a few of

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American Red Cross Ready Rating

Improving Company and Community Resiliency – Ready Rating – Resources for Safety and Disaster Readiness

When was the last time your organization reviewed its processes for safety and disaster readiness? Or, a better question is – Are you ready? Leaders know safety and disaster readiness should be a top priority for all organizations in order to safeguard employees and mitigate risks to business operations. Not all companies have dedicated resources

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Speaking Workshop Conference

Harris Whitesell Consulting’s Managing Partners to speak at 2019 Key 5 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina

Harris Whitesell Consulting’s Managing Partners, Lori Harris and Lynn Whitesell, will be two of the dozen speakers at the 2019, 3rd Annual Key 5 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lori Harris will be speaking on Cognitive Leadership – Legacy of Authentic Leadership. Leaving a legacy is about a life lived well. So much so that

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Systems and Leadership

“Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of [hu]man.” ~ Henry Adams Chaos is constant. Leaders thrive on chaos. The desire to solve the equation to create effectiveness and produce to satisfy the consumer and achieve the goals of the organization are a few positive characteristics of good leaders. Great leaders not

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Executive Comfort Zone

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one’s superiors; care for one’s crew.” ~ Grace Murray Hopper, US Military Leader, Mathematician, and Educator Nervousness, anxiety, preparation, unknowns and unfamiliarities can damper an emerging leader’s opportunity to share their talents and skills with an executive and/or the executive team. Sometimes having

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The Most Lacking Leadership Job Skill

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” ~ Henry David Thoreau, Author, Poet, and Philosopher Interpersonal Savvy – according to the LinkedIn Workforce Report 2018. Got it, want it, relate to it, and/or overuse it. What gets leaders, sometimes, into a

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Cognitive Culture – A Leadership Mindset

When was the last time you thought about the business culture as part of the cognitive process? Corporate Culture is defined as: the beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and management organically interact and handle business transactions. The culture of a company is truly dynamic – in that it is fed by

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Leadership – Strength – Vulnerability

Do the three terms align? Are they interrelated? Do they provide a system to influence others to be their best? Do they allow room for continuous learning? According to Global Change – Secrets of Great Leaders, strong leaders are driven by more than vague vision. They aim for clear targets, practical, achievable goals which inspire

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