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Leaders Who Micro-Manage are Over-Functioning

by Jennifer V. Miller

breaking the chains of micro-managing

Nobody likes to be micro-managed. Yet nearly all of us have felt the intense pressure of a manager who was too involved in the minutiae of our daily work lives. There are many reasons why leaders micro-manage. In some cases, a hands-on approach actually has benefits, according to this BBC article by Sydney Finkelstein. Why Do…

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Anxiety about Working in Close Proximity

by Jennifer V. Miller

Is your company moving towards opening in-person workspaces? Here’s an element of the people equation that should be on leaders’ radar: many people are kind of freaked out about it. After a year of working from home, media reports indicate folks have anxiety about working in close proximity. And it’s not just mundane worries about…

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Analysis: Key Themes in Leadership Trends for 2021

by Jennifer V. Miller

We’re nearly through the first quarter of 2021 so I decided to take the pulse of what industry analysts and thought leaders are saying about the state of leadership this year. I did an analysis of seven sources* in the talent development and human capital industry to come up with the key themes in leadership…

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Why Empowering Your Sales Team is Good Business

by Jennifer V. Miller

Guest Post by Lisa Kosak Starting a new job in a leadership role is always challenging and let’s face it – it can be downright intimidating!  You are the new kid on the block and you need to learn the culture, people, and inner workings of the company – quick! It’s even more daunting when…

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Leaders Cast Sunlight Not Shade

by Jennifer V. Miller

As my kids progress through their teens, dinnertime conversations will often center on stories of classmates “throwing shade” at one another. That’s teen speak for talking trash about someone. We’ve had important conversations at the dinner table about the effects that this type of “shade” has on people. My husband I and reinforce with our…

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