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Portland, Oregon
Joined January 2014
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It can be frustrating when we repeatedly give feedback to someone on our team and nothing changes. Today we’re helping a leader whose employee “overcommunicates in all contexts,” and isn’t getting any better, despite several conversations with his boss. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-m…
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As a new month unfolds, consider this your reminder to check in on how you’re allocating your personal resources--your time, energy, and focus--and determine whether they’re in the right balance for you. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f…
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If your team feels stuck, the problem might involve issues that are difficult to discuss. Our article for Harvard Business Review offers a five-step process around framing, and two examples of how it can help bring “undiscussables” into the light. hbr.org/2023/01/how-to-talk-…
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"I know that when I’m under pressure or stress, I can talk too much, but I’m not sure what to do to change that. Can you help me get to the point more quickly & confidently?" Here are our tips to stop rambling & deliver your smart ideas more efficiently. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-i…
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“When you don’t know what motivates you, you’re in a powerless state.” Today on the blog, we’re talking about understanding your own truth about what motivates you, and how that can help you make hard decisions. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-h…
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This post is one of our most clicked-on articles, which tells us we've all been there once or twice! So, let's revisit these thoughts and talk about what to do when you, as a leader, make a gaffe and offend someone on your team. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-i…
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Did you know you could be contributing to workplace gossip completely unintentionally? Here's how to know what is and isn't gossip and ensure you're setting the example for your team to keep the workplace gossip-free. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f…
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Today’s Dear Coach unpacks what to do when you realize well-meaning advice you once took to heart is not necessarily one-size-fits-all. How do you know when & how to shift your relationship with that advice & change your approach? p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-a…
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If you're part of a family business or you've ever worked with people you love on a personal level, you know just how complicated it can get. Here are our thoughts on how to know if/when it's time to walk away in pursuit of your own career goals. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-s…
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While we often take stock of our tangible resources—money, belongings, etc.—when was the last time you took stock of your inner resources? Join us as we reflect on our time, energy, and focus to ensure our lives are in the right balance. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f…
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Every company culture comes with its own challenges, but how and when do you know if a culture clash means you should adapt your ways or leave the organization entirely? We think there’s often more to it than meets the eye. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-d…
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We’re often told to simply “get over” our fears—especially in a business environment where you’re made to feel weak if you are afraid. But that’s not our take. Read on for more. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f… #fear #embracingfear #leadershipdevelopment #leadership #blogpost
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"Virtually any characteristic can be leveraged against a woman in a discriminatory fashion. Such criticisms often relate to facets of women’s identity in an overt or subtle way, such as race, age, parental status, attractiveness, and physical ability." fastcompany.com/90889985/new…
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What do you do when you think your team is crushing it, only to find out everyone is burnt out, disengaged, and frustrated by a lack of resources? Catch our answer in today’s Dear Coach post. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-i… #feedback #burnout #blogpost #teamculture
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Perhaps you have a boss that texts and emails 'round the clock--or perhaps you are, even unintentionally, that boss. Either way, these thoughts on communication boundaries will likely prove helpful for all involved. p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-c… #blogpost #communication #boundaries
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Unfinished business can leave a grieving person with additional feelings of guilt, regret & remorse. Luckily, there are things we can do to prepare for less regret & healthier grieving—and, ultimately, improve relationships overall…even business ones. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f…
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Today we’re talking about what is more important for a company: strong results or a positive workplace culture. What do you do when your top performer is creating toxicity for the rest of the team? Our thoughts are on the blog! p2leaderlab.com/dear-coach-m…
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“Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality.” Today we’re talking about the expectation-experience gap—that sense of misery you feel when your goals and your reality are out of step—and how you can remedy the situation. p2leaderlab.com/reflection-f…
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