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Abby Webster
Being a great manager doesn’t always come easily. I share practical advice and inspiring case studies about how to communicate effectively, build unbreakable relationships, and create a powerful team spirit.
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You can advance your career during COVID
NEW ARTICLE: You can advance your career during COVID
2020 has been a wild ride so far. The global pandemic has affected almost everyone around the globe. It has had a destructive effect across the board, from economies at the macro level, right down to the details like travel, childcare, and of course our employment.
Most people in corporate careers are predicting a rather bleak outlook, but the reality is, you can still advance your career during this time, and it’s not self-centred to want to do so.
Read my top five list of actions you can do to advance your career during COVID…
Leadership 101 Podcast Interview
Host Dennis I discuss communication skills for leaders on his Leadership 101 podcast.
According to research 70% of managers have trouble making general conversation with their team. If you’re feeling this pain our conversation will help.
Featured Articles
5 Effective Exercises To Help You Beat Imposter Syndrome
Over the last few years I have read every book and article, watched every video, listened to every podcast I could get my hands on.
I’ve tried just about every exercise you can think of!
I have come up with my top 5 list and I’m sharing them here in the hope that they will help you.
Let me know if you try any of them, and whether they work for you!
How To Make Conversation Easily
When you’re a leader the ability to make conversation easily is incredibly important. Strong communication skills are essential to building relationships, communicating direction, conflict resolution, collaboration – almost everything.
The problem is that we aren’t all naturally gifted at making conversation, especially if we have been promoted due to technical competence or our brilliance in a previous role. Even if we know the theory of how to make conversation easily, it doesn’t mean we can do it overnight.
Warning: If you don’t notice non-verbal communication cues, you could be missing important messages
It’s common knowledge that not all communication is verbal. Our gestures, expressions, tone of voice, and body language, all contribute to the message we are trying to convey. In fact, we can even say one thing, and mean completely another.
Having the ability to understand these non-verbal communication cues is an asset in life in general but it is especially useful in business situations.
The ability to empathize is one of the most important skills in business, here’s why
Without the ability to understand a team member’s situation and how it’s making them feel, you can’t relate to them.
If you can’t relate to them you won’t be able to build a strong relationship with them.
And if you’re unable to build relationships with them, you will never build a strong team spirit.
Make this your best mid-year ever!
If you’re in a corporate role your mid-year review will more than likely be happening right around now. Learn how to leverage this opportunity to build a stronger relationship with your manager, position your achievements, receive feedback, and build a good relationship with your boss so you can have your best mid-year ever!
Improve your relationship with your boss in 5 easy steps
Whether you’re currently in a good place with your boss or not, it always pays to work at the relationship. Your boss is in the unique position of being able to directly influence your career in the organization you work in.