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4 Qualities of visionary leadership & how to develop them

Visionary leaders possess unique qualities that inspire and motivate others to achieve remarkable things. They can see possibilities where others see challenges and guide their team toward a future goal. In this article, we'll explore the four essential qualities of a true visionary leader and provide actionable tips on cultivating these traits within yourself. Unlock your leadership potential and become a visionary in your field.

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Break the virtual ice: Building rapport in online meetings

Break the virtual ice: Building rapport in online meetings

We’ve all been there: you’re in a virtual meeting, the screen is filled with faces you vaguely recognize, and the silence is so deafening you could hear a virtual pin drop. From uncomfortable silences to stilted questions (and even more stilted answers), cringe-worthy moments are common in online interactions. In fact, in a 2021 global Statista survey, 22% of respondents said they found awkward small talk a challenge during virtual meetings.

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Virtual meeting collaboration tools to try in 2024

Virtual meeting collaboration tools to try in 2024

Gone are the days of stuffy conference rooms and endless email chains; today’s workforce is using the power of technology to streamline communications and form formidable teams made of individuals from across the globe. A whopping 83% of employees rely on technology to collaborate with their colleagues, many of whom work in a hybrid or remote setting1.

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UltiPro workforce management vs. Fingerprint for Success

UltiPro workforce management vs. Fingerprint for Success

Are you finding it hard to boost employee performance and manage payroll processing while dealing with complex HR processes? If so, integrating HR software into your company's workflow could be a game-changer. This tool can help streamline people operations, reduce compliance risks, and create a more collaborative work environment, leading to a more engaged and productive team.

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10 types of nonverbal communication (that build rapport)

Have you ever fretted over a draft of an email or a text message and asked a friend to review it before you hit “send”? My guess is that most of us have found ourselves in that situation a few times. Now, have you ever asked a friend to review your hand gestures, posture or voice intonation? Probably not.

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How to trust yourself and make confident decisions

How to trust yourself and make confident decisions

“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”Writer Charles Bukowski believed that if you constantly doubt yourself, chances are that you’re more intelligent than your more outwardly self-assured colleagues. For the more insecure amongst us, you could take that as a compliment.

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