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The Difference Between Leadership and Management and How Empowerment Works for Both

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There is a distinct difference between leadership and management, both in personality and function. The most successful people are able to balance both and most leaders and managers have crossover traits.  Leadership is about vision, innovation, and the future. There has to be space from the day-to-day activities of the business, so that leaders can …

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Step Into Your Power – Success at the Office Depot Foundation Women’s Symposium 2017

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Our participation at the Office Depot Foundation Women’s Symposium this past weekend was simply amazing! Energized. Powerful. Extraordinary. Unforgettable. Exciting. Determined. These are just a few ways attendees described Karen’s “Step into Your Power” presentation. Karen Pfeffer led more than 400 attendees in a “Step Into Your Power” presentation that culminated in a powerful arrow …

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Do Something Good for Your Heart

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Happy Valentine’s Day! This is the day that reminds us to embrace the love that surrounds us, to honor those who love and support us, and a chance to indulge in some extra sweetness. Love comes in many shapes and manifestations, and is really about activating and directing our hearts. When was the last time you …

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Beehives as a Model for Team Work and Successful Business

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All we have to do is observe a beehive for a few minutes for us to understand where the term “busy as a bee” comes from. The interesting part of a beehive is that what can look like disorganized activity to an outside observer, is actually highly synchronized “hive mind” activity, with the bees working …

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Three Ways To Improve Your Company Culture (And Why It Matters)

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Company culture matters today. The most successful companies are leveraging their human capital, realizing that happy employees mean productive and loyal employees. Culture works hand in hand with a company’s core values and mission to positively impact productivity and the bottom line. Carefully crafted company culture reinforces the guidelines and expectations of how a company …

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New Year Action Items to be Awesome in 2017

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Let 2017 be the year that resolutions become action items to be and feel awesome about yourself and your business! For most of us, the New Year is about assessing the challenges, results and successes of the past year to decide what to implement moving forward. The bottom line is always important; however, how we …

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Tips from Top Entrepreneurs for Your Business

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Running your own business is challenging, exhilarating, visionary, and exhausting … sometimes all on the same day. Making space for breakthroughs in business includes drive, creative thinking, learning lessons on the fly, and effective communication. Thankfully, the path of entrepreneurship and business success is well paved with stories and advice to give a boost when you need it. …

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Why A Retreat Is Good For Your Business

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A retreat may be just the boost that your company and your team needs. Stepping away from the day to day and into a new environment can shift perspective and shake loose some of the issues that have been holding back your team. Combining personal and team building activities along with much needed downtime can …

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Corporate Holiday Events – Ways to Team Build and Give Back

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Did you know that workplace giving raises more than 4 billion dollars annually? Charitable giving through employers is not only an important infusion for non-profits, but can also be an important strategy for team building. Engaging employees through charitable initiatives boosts team morale, brings the team focus to a unified goal, and can even increase …

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Communication Strategies for Women in Leadership

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“When a woman speaks in a professional setting, she walks a tightrope. Either she’s barely heard or she’s judged as too aggressive. When a man says virtually the same thing, heads nod in appreciation for his fine idea. As a result, women often decide that saying less is more.” Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant – …

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