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8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

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Many leadership traits —for example, ambition, initiative, attention to detail, business acumen , creative problem solving and critical thinking skills —will always be desirable in business leaders regardless of internal or external conditions of the moment. 8 leadership traits for today’s leaders. Change is our constant.

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Increase your emotional intelligence while working remotely: 8 tips

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For example, many of us assume the worst about our performance or social standing in the absence of constructive feedback and connection. If you’re not getting helpful, constructive feedback after a Zoom call, then seek it out – even if it takes another email or call to get it. It’s just human nature. Call just to check on needs.

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8 Trends in HR changing the future of work

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Prior to the pandemic, companies were toying with videoconferencing technology and allowing people to work remotely – but then things got serious. Are there other ways to leverage technology to help companies understand the value they’re getting from individual employees – without being intrusive or making employees feel micromanaged?

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How to cultivate emotional intelligence in leadership and employees alike

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These people can manage their emotions in healthy ways, control impulsive behaviors and accept constructive criticism. This is largely owed to: Their reliance on technology (text, IM, social media and email) as their primary means of communication for most of their life. Control of oneself equals confidence. Empathetic.

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How HR can give your company’s employee retention strategy a boost

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But the HR team can be a strategic partner to leadership in maintaining a desirable work environment. Sure, you can obtain some constructive feedback about your workplace that you can put to use in the future, but you’ve already lost that employee. Specifically, HR personnel can: Communicate transparently with employees.

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Are your one-on-one meetings falling flat? Try these tips

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If all you want to know is the status of a project, use technology as much as possible. That way, when it comes time to give constructive feedback, (which should happen often, not just at review time), you’ll have something to draw on. Download our complementary magazine: The Insperity guide to leadership and management.

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How to teach employees professionalism in the workplace

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Develop a robust “feedback culture” focused on delivering timely and accurate constructive criticism – from both managers and peers – when employees exhibit unprofessional behaviors. Technology use. If all else fails, enlist your IT department to enforce professional use of technology. Leadership skills. What you can do.

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