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Amy Castro
Nov 16, 20244 min read
The Power of Nonverbal Communication in Leadership
As leaders, we focus a lot on what we say: preparing for meetings, writing the perfect email, or rehearsing for presentations. But the...
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Amy Castro
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Mastering Perception Checking: Avoid Unnecessary Conflicts
I never learned how to avoid conflict as a kid, but I did learn a few things about conflict that I think are interesting. For example,...
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Amy Castro
Jul 23, 20243 min read
How to Improve Listening Skills: Stop These 6 Bad Listening Habits!
In a previous post, I discussed how to Improve Your Listening in Six Easy Steps . However, sometimes the first step to improving your...
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Amy Castro
Jul 2, 20244 min read
10 Reasons Why Regular Staff Meetings Improve Workplace Productivity and Prevent Chaos
Imagine if you worked in an organization where staff members have no idea what other staff members are doing, management has no idea what...
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Amy Castro
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Imagine if you worked in an organization where staff members have no idea what other staff members are doing, management has no idea what...
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Amy Castro
Aug 1, 20223 min read
Leading Change: Developing Your Change Mindset
Change is constant. Whether it’s a shift in your organization or the need to adapt to the ever-changing world around you, change is...
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Amy Castro
Jul 10, 20223 min read
5 Characteristics of Great Leaders
Let's face it, being a leader is challenging. Most of us never anticipate when we take on a leadership role the amount of time we'll...
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Amy Castro
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Delegate Like a Boss in 5 Easy Steps
If your plate is overflowing and you struggle to let go of the things on your to-do list, you need to watch this quick, 15-minute...
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Amy Castro
Mar 30, 20204 min read
Distance Leading: Staying Connected with Your Team When They're Working From Home
\Although telecommuting isn't new, the Coronavirus has made working from home the only way to stay in business for many organizations....
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Amy Castro
Mar 3, 20204 min read
7 Reasons Regular Staff Meetings Are a Must
Imagine if you worked in an organization where staff members have no idea what other staff members are doing, management has no idea what...
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Amy Castro
Dec 2, 20193 min read
Do's and Don't for the Office Holiday Party
'Tis the season for holiday events including those at work and in your professional organizations. The office party can be great times to...
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Amy Castro
Aug 27, 20193 min read
6 Handshake Rules You Shouldn't Break
Within the mainstream U.S. business culture, the rules for handshakes are pretty straightforward and standard, but people often break...
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Amy Castro
Jul 23, 20192 min read
Three Reasons Your Meetings Suck . . . the Life Out of Everyone - Lack of Follow Up (Part 3 of 3)
Last week, I shared some common mistakes many meeting facilitators make when conducting meetings and I shared tips on how you can avoid...
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Amy Castro
Jul 16, 20193 min read
Three Reasons Your Meetings Suck . . . the Life Out of Everyone - Poor Facilitation (Part 2 of 3)
How many times have you sat through meetings where discussions got off track, tempers flared, and the meeting ran longer than scheduled?...
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Amy Castro
Jul 9, 20194 min read
Three Reasons Your Meetings Suck . . . the Life Out of Everyone - Poor Planning (Part 1 of 3)
"Hey, I'm having a meeting this afternoon, do you want to come?" "Yes! HOORAY! Thanks so much for asking!" Said no one ever. Millions of...
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Amy Castro
Jun 10, 20193 min read
The #1 Way to Avoid Misunderstandings and Conflict: Perception Checking
Most of the conflict I have experienced in my life, both firsthand and secondhand, has not been the result of factual disagreement, but...
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Amy Castro
Jun 4, 20193 min read
Five Powerless Communication Techniques You Should Stop Using Today
Without even realizing it, you may have let wimpy words and powerless phrases sneak into your vocabulary. These words and phrases tell...
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Amy Castro
Apr 22, 20195 min read
6 Successful Strategies for Surviving a Terrible Boss
I've done many blog posts on how to be a better leader and supervisor as well as some that help readers identify when they're not being...
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Amy Castro
Apr 8, 20194 min read
Meet the Generations in Your Workplace (Part 1 of a 2 Part Series)
The first step in bridging the workplace generation gap is understanding that you have one and how extensive it is. By identifying your...
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Amy Castro
Jan 22, 20193 min read
Everyone under 30 is NOT a Millennial: It's Time to Get to Know Generation Z!
If you're over 30, you've probably made the mistake of trying to dump everyone under 30-ish into the much maligned box called MILLENNIAL....
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