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A roundup of content and interviews dedicated to helping you awaken the leader within. 

Why is Unplugging From Work so Damn Hard?
Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski

Why is Unplugging From Work so Damn Hard?

Ten Percent Happier has an article titled "Why Can't I Relax”, which explains the barriers we face in finding inner calm and disconnecting from work during our time away, and in it they have a very relatable quote about the struggles of unplugging from work:

"Do you ever notice that when you have time to relax, you can’t help but squander it in ways that are anything but regenerative? All too often, the little time we have to ourselves leaves us far from feeling rested and restored. In fact, having downtime can lead to even more anxiety.”

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Tips for Managing an Employee Who Always Makes Excuses
Team Management Carrie Skowronski Team Management Carrie Skowronski

Tips for Managing an Employee Who Always Makes Excuses

If you’ve engaged with our socials over the past few weeks, you know that we’ve been simmering on the topic of manager effectiveness–– namely, how it’s changed over the years and what it now looks like for workplace leaders in 2023. We even had the opportunity to hear from a greater portion of our community through a recent Instagram poll, where managers from all over shared their insight and experiences on the subject, particularly when faced with managing employees who are prone to making excuses about their work.

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Understanding the *Real* Causes and Effects of Burnout
Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski

Understanding the *Real* Causes and Effects of Burnout

Level with us… how often do high levels of stress at work make you feel like you’re not contributing to your team or organization in meaningful ways? Maybe you’re going through the motions, feeling like you’re perpetually stuck on a hamster wheel when it comes to your work. We may be able to easily define burnout on paper, but when we’re in the thick of its symptoms, it can be much more difficult to remedy.

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What to Do if the Summer Slump Hinders Productivity at Work
Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski

What to Do if the Summer Slump Hinders Productivity at Work

Let’s face it– sometimes, we all get a major case of the “f*ck its” during the summer slump, which results in reduced productivity at work. Luckily for you, we all experience this at one point or another, and as always, Leadology is here with some tactical tips that everyone can employ to stop the summer slump from plummeting their– or their team’s– productivity in the workplace.

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How This Statistic on Job Hopping Will Make Professional Development a Priority in Your Company
Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski Workplace Strategies Carrie Skowronski

How This Statistic on Job Hopping Will Make Professional Development a Priority in Your Company

New year, new career? According to Monster.com, job hopping potential in 2023 has given employees cause to start searching for higher pay, less toxicity in the workplace, and growth opportunities. In this article, Leadology leans into professional development and workplace training to help retain those superstar employees.

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Managing Employees with Anxiety: Using Radical Candor to Overcome Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
Team Management Carrie Skowronski Team Management Carrie Skowronski

Managing Employees with Anxiety: Using Radical Candor to Overcome Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

If you or someone you know has anxiety, you probably already know that pursuing a straightforward answer to the question of best to manage employees who are open about their own anxiety is tricky. As workplace leaders, it’s vital that we remember that while we’re not mental health experts, we do have the ability to navigate these kinds of difficult conversations with compassion, unique insight, and– radical candor.

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Create Your Own, Personal Guide to Development and Success in 2023
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Create Your Own, Personal Guide to Development and Success in 2023

Creating your own, personal guide to success is rooted in development. In order to be successful, it’s vital that we study success. At this point in the year, it’s pretty hard not to have our eyes set solely on what’s ahead; but at the same time, it’s incredibly important that before jumping into our intentions for 2023, we take a moment to remember and celebrate all of the lessons that this year brought us…

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Ideas to Keep Employees and Remote Teams Motivated
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

Ideas to Keep Employees and Remote Teams Motivated

Whether your company is fully back in office, or still embracing the hybrid workplace, there is always a challenge to keep team members connected and working productively. When our teams are working from home, one of the top challenges I’m hearing from managers right now is: How can we get creative about keeping employees and remote teams motivated?

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Employee Burnout and How to Prevent It
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Employee Burnout and How to Prevent It

When discussing employee burnout, it’s crucial to also consider how your work makes you feel: Energized? Exhausted? A little bit of both?

We’ve been talking a lot about the power of effective recognition on the blog, and we’re interested in the concept that recognition brings the “human" element back to work by setting the tone for the entire employee experience. When organizations get recognition right…

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How Investing My Energy Into My Own Strengths Replenishes Me
Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski Leadership Skills Carrie Skowronski

How Investing My Energy Into My Own Strengths Replenishes Me

At the beginning of January my energy was low and I knew the fastest, most certain way to tap into new inspiration in my business and life was by digging deeper into my Strengths.

So, rather than jumping into the new year, I slowly walked.

It’s exactly what inspired me to relaunch our 21-Day Strengths-Challenge, which so many of you have participated in with me! I loved hearing your takeaways and how this Strengths sprint has been helping you not only in the short-term, but has really allowed you to envision what longer-term career success might look like for you.

I’m officially reinspired– and it’s all thanks to you and sharing your gifts with me!

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6 Inspiring Email Newsletters for the Well-Read Leader
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6 Inspiring Email Newsletters for the Well-Read Leader

When selected carefully, the right newsletter has the potential to brighten up your inbox and deliver inspiration right when you need it most. From thought-provoking questions to providing moments of peace, these newsletters are all so interesting and valuable that you’ll want to stop what you’re doing and dive in - every time. I hope you’ll check them out and recommend your own favorites in response!

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