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January 12, 2024

Expand Your Influence Through Empathetic Leadership

January 12, 2024/ Jennine Heller
Expand Your Influence Through Empathetic Leadership

A longer version of this article was originally published on Forbes.com

When you include empathy in your leadership approach, you not only make your workplace more pleasant for everyone, you increase your influence as well.

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May 17, 2022

Coaching Moment or Teaching Moment?

May 17, 2022/ Jennine Heller
Coaching Moment or Teaching Moment?

Knowing when to put on your advice hat and when to put on your coach hat — even knowing the difference of what those hats mean! — will make you more effective in developing your team.

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May 15, 2022

Coach Like a Pro

May 15, 2022/ Jennine Heller
Coach Like a Pro

Want to become a better coach for your people? Learn about the two most important coaching tools at your disposal: a well-tuned mindset and powerful questions.

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coaching, leadership
July 16, 2021

Conducting Difficult Conversations

July 16, 2021/ Jennine Heller
Conducting Difficult Conversations

Conducting difficult conversations is part of your job as a leader. And while you might not enjoy them, there are some best practices you can follow to handle the interaction calmly and professionally, and minimize the stress — for yourself and the other person.

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June 24, 2021

5 Steps to Take Before a Difficult Conversation

June 24, 2021/ Jennine Heller
5 Steps to Take Before a Difficult Conversation

A version of this article was originally published on WomenOnBusiness.

Getting ready for a difficult conversation? Here are five steps you should take ahead of time.

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June 24, 2021/ Jennine Heller/ Comment
leadership, communication
November 23, 2020

Take the Wheel

November 23, 2020/ Jennine Heller
Take the Wheel

Looking for a new job? You owe it to yourself to be thoughtful and deliberate about your career path.

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November 23, 2020

Kill Your Kryptonite

November 23, 2020/ Jennine Heller
Kill Your Kryptonite

We all have “kryptonite” situations that stir up our insecurities, anxieties or resentments. Here is a 3-step process to block your automatic reactions and take control of your response.

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November 23, 2020/ Jennine Heller/ Comment
leadership, deliberate behavior, emotional intelligence
November 20, 2020

You’ve Already Got What It Takes

November 20, 2020/ Jennine Heller
You’ve Already Got What It Takes

When we’re faced with new challenges, what we usually need isn’t a new set of skills — it’s the confidence and emotional intelligence to use what we already have.

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leadership, confidence, emotional intelligence
September 13, 2020

Do You Trust Your Instincts?

September 13, 2020/ Jennine Heller
Do You Trust Your Instincts?

Instincts, intuition, spidey sense — that feeling you have in your gut pushing you towards or away from something. Do you recognize and trust yours?

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September 13, 2020/ Jennine Heller/ Comment
leadership, instincts
June 01, 2020

What Is the Water You Swim In?

June 01, 2020/ Jennine Heller
What Is the Water You Swim In?

Just because something comes easy to you doesn’t mean it’s not valuable

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May 08, 2020

Are You Holding Yourself To An All-Or-Nothing Standard?

May 08, 2020/ Jennine Heller
Are You Holding Yourself To An All-Or-Nothing Standard?

This article was originally published on Forbes.com.

When we hold ourselves to unreasonable standards, we hold ourselves back. Don’t let impostor syndrome call the shots.

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May 08, 2020/ Jennine Heller/ Comment
impostor syndrome, perfectionism, leadership
May 03, 2020

When Was the Last Time You Made a Mistake?

May 03, 2020/ Jennine Heller
When Was the Last Time You Made a Mistake?

When we make mistakes, it’s easy to give in to embarrassment and regret. But as a leader, you need to be at your best — for yourself, your team and your organization — and learn how to move on quickly from a misstep.

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May 03, 2020/ Jennine Heller/ Comment
leadership
December 04, 2019

Is It Time for a Self-Image Makeover?

December 04, 2019/ Jennine Heller
Is It Time for a Self-Image Makeover?

You’ve advanced to a senior role in your career and are performing at a higher level than ever before. Is your self-image keeping up with the reality of the senior you?

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November 07, 2019

How To Bask In The Sunshine When Someone Is Throwing Shade

November 07, 2019/ Jennine Heller
How To Bask In The Sunshine When Someone Is Throwing Shade

Have you ever been treated poorly by someone and struggled to stay grounded and confident? Here are some ideas for not getting pulled into viewing yourself through other people's eyes.

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