One of the most valuable insights I’ve gained over the years—whether working with business professionals or educators—is that active engagement always outperforms passive participation. It’s a principle that applies universally, from the boardroom to the classroom, and it has a profound impact on learning, collaboration, and growth.
Read MoreNo project of scale can occur without clear communication. Everyone involved must know what needs to be done and how they’re expected to do it. Otherwise, you’ll quickly get a silo effect, where team members work too independently and decrease productivity.
As leader, you’re the one who needs to set the tone. For many of us, this can be a real challenge.
Read MoreWe have all attended great presentations that left us wanting more. And then there were the ones that gave us the itch to get up or log out. Oftentimes, the difference between the two talks has nothing to do with the presenter’s experience or content knowledge. Rather, it came down to knowing their audiences and finding ways to connect with them early and often.
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