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Posts in Leadership

Vulnerability is a Superpower for Leaders

Vulnerability is a Superpower for Leaders

A superpower for building trust, rapport, and authentic connection (3 mins).

Workplace Culture Green Flags

Workplace Culture Green Flags

15 green flags that are signs of a healthy, awesome culture (4 mins).

Coaching Someone When Their Job is at Stake

Coaching Someone When Their Job is at Stake

Leadership requires the courage and skill to be honest with people (3 mins).

#culturedrop, Feedback, Firing People, LeadershipGalen EmanueleMay 10, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, business, keynote speaker, team culture, leadership, how to, eq, professional development, personal development, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Innovating With a Shark Tank Day

Innovating With a Shark Tank Day

Host a Shark Tank day for employees to pitch ideas and changes to innovate and empower their voices (3 mins).

Delivering Feedback Harshly

Delivering Feedback Harshly

The way you say things has impact. Take a good, hard look at the way you give feedback. (3 mins).

Huge Career Hack: Be Coachable

Huge Career Hack: Be Coachable

Dear companies, this is a must for anyone you'd consider promoting into leadership. (3 mins).

Mindset, Leadership, Being a Better EmployeeGalen EmanueleApril 12, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, business, keynote speaker, team culture, teams, leadership, how to, eq, professional development, personal development, Culture Drop, #culturedrop, growth mindset, coachable

7 Brilliant Onboarding Ideas for New Hires

7 Brilliant Onboarding Ideas for New Hires

7 ideas for an awesome onboarding experience for new employees. (5 mins).

How to Deal with Toxic High Performers

How to Deal with Toxic High Performers

Sorry, not sorry. I said what I said (2 mins).

Accountability, Firing People, Leadership, Work CultureGalen EmanueleMarch 1, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, business, keynote speaker, team culture, teams, leadership, HR, how to, eq, professional development, personal development, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Are Younger Employees Entitled?

Are Younger Employees Entitled?

Navigating a shift in landscape with what younger employees really want (4 mins).

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, MindsetGalen EmanueleFebruary 22, 2022Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, business, motivational speaker, keynote speaker, team culture, teams, leadership, HR, how to, eq, professional development, personal development, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Is Anonymous Feedback Good or Bad?

Is Anonymous Feedback Good or Bad?

My hot take on whether it hurts or helps (3 mins).

Leaders, Are You Holding a High Bar?

Leaders, Are You Holding a High Bar?

If you don’t hold a high bar, you’ll lose your best people (5 mins).

People Try Harder When They Like Their Boss

People Try Harder When They Like Their Boss

A new segment called “That’s it, that’s the tweet.” (2 mins).

Visibility of Senior Leaders on Remote & Hybrid Teams

Visibility of Senior Leaders on Remote & Hybrid Teams

These tactical habits are especially important if your workplace is hybrid or remote (4 mins).

Leaders, Stop Treating Employees Like Cars

Leaders, Stop Treating Employees Like Cars

What actually happens when leaders start appreciating employees (2 mins).

4 Keys to Saying 'No' (Kindly)

4 Keys to Saying 'No' (Kindly)

Very simply, how to say no to an idea without crushing morale or hurting any feelings (4 mins).

Leaders, Help Employees Move Up (& Out)

Leaders, Help Employees Move Up (& Out)

More than anything, this is about leadership mindset (3 mins).

Life Hack: Maintenance Conversations & Shaking Out the Rug

Life Hack: Maintenance Conversations & Shaking Out the Rug

A simple life hack I call shaking out the rug (2 mins).

4 Keys to Navigating COVID Return to Work with HR Expert Tina Radeke

4 Keys to Navigating COVID Return to Work with HR Expert Tina Radeke

A highlight from the full interview with HR expert Tina Radeke on returning to work during COVID (5 mins).

The Impact of Ignoring Toxic Behavior on Your Team

The Impact of Ignoring Toxic Behavior on Your Team

Tolerating bad behavior damages morale and your reputation with great employees (2 mins).

How to Identify Future Leaders

How to Identify Future Leaders

How to identify and promote the best leaders possible in your company (5 mins).