We tend to think of gratitude as a personal and spiritual practice, not something that belongs at the office. Mary sets us straight and shows us how important being grateful - often and audibly - is to leading collaboratively. Thanks, Mary! - InPower Editors It was day 2 of helping my friend,...
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How to Tell Your Leadership Communications Skills Need a Tune Up
Ever get one of those "little feelings" that warns you're saying one thing and communicating another? This is particularly problematic when you're the boss. For those in charge, learning good leadership communications skills is critical. Mary helps us diagnose some warning signs. How often does...
The Art of Influential Leadership: Lesson 3 – Move Blocks Out of the Way
We're excited to publish Mary's next lesson in leadership - about influence! Influential leadership is one of the most important - and difficult to master - leadership skills any of us can hope to use. Mary provides some practical insights into how to become an influential leader. - InPower...
10 Reasons to be an Empowered Manager
By: Mary Schaefer Why it’s worth it to take your management skills to the next level, as a manager of people I’ve been conducting training on manager/employee communication for years. In one class last year I heard the same phrase over and over and it really struck me. “What I don’t want to happen...