CCL Leading Effectively Podcast Series - New This Month

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Is Anyone Listening? — Have you ever been in a meeting or a discussion and wondered if the other person was really listening? Many people take their listening skills for granted. We often assume we're listening and that others know they are being heard. But the reality is that we as leaders struggle with tasks and roles that directly relate to listening. Even with the best intentions, you may be sending signals that you aren't listening at all.

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Desperately Seeking Innovation — Today's companies want employees with critical and creative thinking skills, a willingness to adapt, and the capacity to innovate. But the reality is that much of daily work life is routine and geared toward clearing to-do lists. There often isn't time or flexibility for much creativity. However, by applying a few simple strategies, you may find that you're able to get your people excited and more innovative in the workplace.

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Getting Noticed - in a Good Way — Do you dread the notion of touting your own accomplishments? Do you think self-promotion smacks of showing off? If so, you may be a manager who is missing out on the upside of visibility. Self-promotion is increasingly important for career success, but it also offers benefits to your group and the organization. Self-promotion allows you to create opportunities for your direct reports, to keep your boss informed and to foster pride in the work of your group.

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