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The Danger of an “It’s not me, It’s you” Attitude

The Danger of an “It’s not me, It’s you” Attitude

April 30th, 2012 by Jaime in Accountability Training, Fierce Conversations

Have you ever said to yourself, “If they were different, my life would be better”? Even if there is truth to the statement, where does it leave you? When the power for change is outside of yourself, it doesn’t leave you with many productive options. You could waste your whole life imagining how different things [...]

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Conversations You Need to Have

Conversations You Need to Have

April 25th, 2012 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations

We all have a few big conversations, both personally and professionally, that we have avoided having and regret to this day. Even though time has passed, our desire to connect with that person and share our version of the truth stays the same. Why do we do this? Why do we avoid having the conversations [...]

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3 Easy Steps as a Leader to Challenge the Status Quo

3 Easy Steps as a Leader to Challenge the Status Quo

April 23rd, 2012 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Team Training

Last week, I wrote a blog about how a leader needs room to fail and how providing that space, as an organization, can provide a company with leadership that truly innovates. This week, I wanted to explore an area where leaders can begin to rise to this challenge. As a leader, give yourself permission to [...]

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3 Steps to Help You Confront Your Boss

3 Steps to Help You Confront Your Boss

April 11th, 2012 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations

Confronting someone is scary. It can be even scarier to confront your boss. Often times, the anxiety you feel is strong enough to make you want to bury your head in the sand, no matter what the issue. However, avoiding confronting your boss can turn a straightforward conversation into something bigger and more complex. For [...]

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The Case for Transparency in Leadership

The Case for Transparency in Leadership

April 9th, 2012 by Halley in Fierce Conversations

Fierce CEO Halley Bock, has a new article published in this month’s addition of CLO Magazine. We wanted to share with you a small portion of the article. To read the full piece, click here. Promoting organizational transparency can help create strong cultures where trust and collaboration are the norm, and the workforce is working [...]

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