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Keith Bennett
Learning Strategist
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The 5 Leadership Pillars
The 5 Leadership pillars of our (always free) casual professional content.
Communication
Active Listening And Generative Listening – Listening Between The Lines
Performance communication One day my wife Lisa was sharing her thoughts on a topic that I seem to be having some difficulty practicing. As she
The Importance Of Healthy Dialogue For Teams: Fostering Psychological Safety And Collaboration
Creating a safe space for healthy dialogue is essential in building high-performing and effective teams. Psychological safety, the willingness to embrace diverse perspectives, and the
The Art Of Asking The Right Question
Questions offer us the opportunity to open our minds, explore new thoughts and ideas, and gain a better understanding. There’s an art to asking the
The Common Ground Of An Argument
Because every one of us has a unique life experience we will have a unique view of life. Our personal experiences create the source of
Coaching
A Ball of Yarn and Leadership: Lessons in Patience, Problem-Solving, and Perspective
The other day, I watched my wife begin a knitting project with a brand-new ball of yarn. She pulled a strand from the center, ready
Looking for Respect?
Respect is a concept that holds great importance in personal and professional interactions, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many people think of respect as something they
The Infinite Possibilities of Your Leadership DNA
Be your unique leader Leadership is often portrayed as a formulaic process, with countless articles, books, and workshops dedicated to cultivating specific leadership styles. As
Leaders, Do This Before You Attempt Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Unconscious bias plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions, decisions, and behaviors, often without our conscious awareness, this is our psychodynamics. These biases are
Collaboration
The Power of Perception: How Individual Staff Perceptions Shape Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership is not solely about the actions of the leader but is also heavily influenced by the perceptions of those being led. Staff perceptions, shaped
Harnessing Individuality: Leveraging Inclusive Collaboration for Team Success
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of teamwork has taken on a new dimension. While traditional notions of collaboration emphasize conformity and uniformity,
The Power of Inclusion And Compromise In Effective Problem-Solving
In a world that is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected, the ability to solve problems through inclusion and compromise has never been more crucial. In
Building Resilience – 4 Skills You And Your Team Already Have
We are going to constantly need the ability to practice resilience for quite some time. Change is a constant and trying to manage the roller-coaster
Culture
Leadership, War, Ethics, and Balance
I once heard someone compare leadership to war and on some days it’s difficult to distinguish between the two. On a good day, we grapple
Accountability or Entitlement: Navigating Shifts in Workforce Dynamics
In the landscape of modern employment, a palpable shift has been observed. It’s a possible shift from the traditional culture of accountability to an emerging
Strategies For Reducing Office Conflict: Fostering A Positive And Productive Workplace
Office conflict can be detrimental to both individuals and organizations, leading to decreased productivity, strained relationships, and a toxic work environment. However, by implementing proactive
Is There An Award For Failure?
Humans have been programmed to look at almost everything as winning or losing. Everywhere we look, sports, movies, music, art, business, investments, reviews, personal performance,
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3 Practices Designed To Enhance Who You Are And How You Lead – Lead Like You Mean It
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in his timeless work Meditations, captured a profound idea about living and leading effectively: “All you need are these: certainty
Situational Awareness: The Ability To Accurately Diagnose A Problem
When someone recently asked me if there was a single most important leadership trait, I paused to reflect. Over the years, I’ve read countless books
Are You Looking for a Career or Shopping for a Salary?
In the dynamic realm of job hunting, a shift has occurred, challenging conventional expectations. Once upon a time, job seekers could peruse postings accompanied by
Basics of Project Management and the Worth of Communication
I’m not a big fan of reality shows but I enjoy cooking, so every once in a while I will watch an episode or two
Exercises (Deliberate Practices)
Lead Like You Mean It – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
From the Post: 3 Practices Designed To Enhance Who You Are And How You Lead – Lead Like You Mean It Leaders who embrace and practice
Situational Awareness – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
Use your journal for this exercise. Developing situational awareness as a leader requires deliberate practice, and intentional effort to improve specific skills over time. This
A Ball of Yarn and Leadership: Exercise | deliberate practice
When faced with a wadded-up mess, instead of simply cutting out the mess, stop to look at both sides of the challenge. In leadership, seeing
Looking for Respect – Exercise | Deliberate practice
Looking for respect outside of yourself can be a frustrating and disempowering experience. True respect begins with self-respect. When you respect yourself, you don’t need
The Infinite Possibilities of Your Leadership DNA – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
The concept of leadership is often presented as a set of predefined styles or characteristics that individuals should strive to emulate. However, true leadership is
Leadership, War, Ethics, and Balance – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
From the Post: Leadership, War, Ethics, and Balance Ethics, accountability, and responsibility are fundamental principles that overlap between leadership and independent contributors, creating a robust
Unconscious Bias before DEI – Exercise | Deliberate practice
From the Post: Leaders, Do This Before You Attempt Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Grab your journal and start taking notes about yourself. I recently was
The Rational Leader – Exercise | Deliberate practice
From the Post: The Rational Leader: Cultivating Self-Awareness, Critical Examination, and Determination Start with one of the five areas listed below to practice self-awareness, self-examination,