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Managing the "Problem Employee": A How-To Guide

Managing the "Problem Employee": A How-To Guide

Problem employee? If your approach is to tell them about what they did wrong, explain to them why it was a problem, and ask them not to do it again next time, be prepared to have the same meeting every week. You've crossed The Conversation off your to do list but haven't learned or solved a thing.

How-To, Career, LeadershipEllie HearneApril 24, 2017leadership, management, feedback, performance review, performance

Leadership Coaching: What, Why, Who, and How?

Leadership Coaching: What, Why, Who, and How?

You've come to the right place if you would like any of the following - for yourself or your team:

To get better at what you do.
To gain a third-party perspective on your professional career.
To be held accountable.
To be advised and mentored.
To bounce ideas around with a professional in your field.
To get honest, well-intentioned feedback.
To get personalized support and mentorship from a professional.

Career, Productivity, How-To, Job SearchEllie HearneMarch 20, 2017professionalism, productivity, presence, coaching, leadership coaching, business coaching, executive coaching

Get Results. Six Ways to Up Your Communications Game

Get Results. Six Ways to Up Your Communications Game

Six quick tips to help even the savviest of communicators improve their results.

How-To, Career, ProductivityEllie HearneMarch 13, 2017how to, professionalism, project management, communication, writing, editing, sales tips

You Never Get a Second Chance: Making a Great First Impression

You Never Get a Second Chance: Making a Great First Impression

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make it count.

Here's a primer for boosting your presence from meeting number one - and maintaining it well beyond.

How-ToEllie HearneMarch 6, 2017meetings, how to, presence, executive presence, skill building