Use these 'power sentences' to advance in your career

by Sylvia Lafair PhD

You can't lead effectively unless you communicate elegantly. Here are some power sentences you can use to engage customers, encourage staff, and even influence those on the board of directors.
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by Sylvia Lafair PhD

Here is a guide to find the hidden patterns of annoying habitual office behavior and see which ones you resonate with and what to do about them.
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8 Characteristics of Genuine and Remarkable Leaders

by Sylvia Lafair PhD

With the political debates swirling it is a great time to decide what really needs to be put on the check list for extraordinary leaders.
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