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Amy Castro
May 9, 20233 min read
Why Today’s Leaders Need Emotional Intelligence
As someone who has trained leaders for more than 25 years, one of the biggest challenges I see leaders facing is making the transition...
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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
Jul 26, 20213 min read
To be a leader, you have to speak “Accountability”
Over the past week, the word “Accountability” has come up over and over again. First, it was a client who was looking for a customized...
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Amy Castro
Apr 28, 20203 min read
The Importance of Empathy in Challenging Times
Whether you chose to work remotely or you’ve been thrust into the world of “telecommuters” by world events or changes in your business or...
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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
Feb 11, 20202 min read
When it comes to the care and feeding of your team – one size does NOT fit all
For those of you who know me, you know I live on an animal rescue ranch. At any given time we have anywhere between 40-60 animals here of...
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Amy Castro
Jun 18, 20193 min read
Is your next generation of leaders ready to take the lead?
Over the past few years, many of my clients have come to me, wringing their hands, saying, “We’ve got an experience gap. Our top leaders...
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Amy Castro
Apr 2, 20194 min read
5 Ways to Get Honest Feedback About Your Leadership
When it comes to getting feedback on how you’re doing as a leader, manager, or business owner, the saying, “It’s lonely at the top,” was...
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Amy Castro
May 4, 20181 min read
14 Powerful Questions You SHOULD Be Asking Your Employees
“So . . . how’s it going?” “Fine.” Of course, you’re not going to ask all the questions at the same time. Simply ask a few relevant...
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Amy Castro
May 31, 20173 min read
It’s Time to Stop Believing These Motivation Myths
Motivation. The elusive Holy Grail of managers around the world. “Why aren’t my employees motivated?” “How can I motivate my employees?”...
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Amy Castro
May 25, 20173 min read
Four Lessons Learned from Jim Collins – Applied to Communication
On Monday, I was lucky enough to attend the opening keynote address at the Government Finance Officers Association which was presented by...
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Amy Castro
Jan 13, 20163 min read
Has Your Next Generation of Leaders Mastered These 6 Critical Communication Skills?
There are many aspects to preparing the next generation of leaders, but one of the most important, common denominators is developing...
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