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Developing Your (Office) Political Savvy – Positively

by Jennifer V. Miller

Keep It Positive

When you hear the phrase “office politics,” what comes to mind? Do you imagine: Favoritism Back-stabbing “Makes me want to run and hide” Cronyism Self-interest It’s not a pretty list, is it?  Whenever I talk with people about “office politics” their viewpoints have a negative theme associated with them.  These words represent the dark side…

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The KISS Model of Leadership Development

by Jennifer V. Miller

Has developing future leaders at your company become a complex web of activities? With formal processes like 360-degree feedback processes, individual development plans, and high-potential candidate reviews, it’s no wonder that leaders feel swamped and put leadership development on the back burner. Or maybe you work for an organization that doesn’t have those formal practices…

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Trends in Professional Development – Self-Serve Learning

by Jennifer V. Miller

self serve at restaurant

Humans are naturally curious creatures. When my kids were little it was such fun to watch them learn about their world. Give them a cardboard box, plastic spoons and nesting measuring cups and they would experiment endlessly. Somewhere along the line, many of us got our curiosity drilled out of us – probably due to…

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6 Things I Learned from (Almost) Strangers That Will Help Make My Life Better

by Jennifer V. Miller

Victorio Milian photo of Spansh Harlem

When I attend a business conference, I expect to learn things from the presenters. That’s a given.  There’s another great source of information that many conference participants overlook: one’s fellow attendees. Many people know that networking is an important part of the conference experience, but fewer realize that the true gold of an interaction during…

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People Equation Quick Hits: Learning Nuggets from #WorkHuman 2016

by Jennifer V. Miller

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For the past three days, I’ve been immersed in Globoforce’s WorkHuman conference. Have you ever been to a conference that was so amazing, you feel like you’re literally bursting at the seams with all the ideas? Yeah, that’s how I am right now, two hours after the conference wrapped.     Watch for detailed coverage…

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