Category Archives: Leadership

How To Keep Grounded

My mom, Marissa, is one of the most humble people I know. Maybe it’s because she lived in third world poverty in the Philippines until her 20s. Maybe it was because she raised four children with a disconnected husband. Maybe … Continue reading

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3 Ways To Stop Being A Control Freak

Everyone has had a control freak in the office. These people suck energy dry, deplete creatives of their creativity, and grate on every last nerve. Perhaps you’ve been called a control freak. 1) You Don’t Have To Have All The … Continue reading

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Give Your Employees More Than A PayCheck

When salary is no longer enough, give your employees what they really need for professional satisfaction. Foster Personal Responsibility – Don’t just put your direct report in charge of a project, give them responsibility and hold them accountable for their … Continue reading

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Leslie’s Leadership Lesson: Letting Go Of Relationships

Leaders eventually learn to let go of negative relationships and how to establish relationship boundaries. Continue reading

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Side Eye Sound Off: The Balanced Life Myth

I have to be open and honest about my skepticism towards a perfectly balanced life. I have never really understood what it’s supposed to mean in the first place. I have always thought of a ‘balanced life’ as putting relatively … Continue reading

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Leslie’s Leadership Lesson: Don’t Assume, Ask

I have noticed that people can spend more time worrying about what someone else is thinking rather than trying to meet an objective to accomplish a goal. In fact, I find many of my clients get so hung up on … Continue reading

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Job Hoppers Take Longer To Become CEOs According To Study

Gen Y professionals, think twice before job hopping! A recent study by Monika Hamori, professor at IE Business School in Madrid and author of the HBR article Job-Hopping to the Top and Other Career Fallacies revealed the following truths: Job … Continue reading

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I Couldn’t Have Said It Better: Dan Pink On What Really Motivates Us

This is hot video is going viral and for good reason. Dan Pink – former White House speech writer and man dedicated to changing the world of work spoke on the hidden truths behind work motivation in this illustrative video. … Continue reading

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When Depending Too Much On Our Strengths Is A Bad Thing

When it comes to leadership, there are a lot of folks out there relying  solely on their strengths to lead people. How much of a good thing becomes a bad thing? Furthermore, when were weaknesses such a bad thing? I … Continue reading

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Systematically Manage Tasks With These 5 Simple Questions

When I was working in a boutique real estate firm, I learned how to approach and prioritize the day’s tasks and long term projects from my boss. We would ask ourselves five questions to each task or issue on our … Continue reading

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