Customize Virtual Meetings Based on Team Needs

If you think it’s more difficult to lead a meeting when it’s conducted online, you have plenty of company. Nine out of ten meeting organizers say virtual events are more challenging, according to a recent poll by the ​software company ​Slido, being prepared for the virtual environment is becoming increasingly important every day.

Fast-changing technology has upped the game for virtual meetings. Innovative apps and video chat services are available to connec​t​ ​remote teams​ ​from all over the world. However, ​remote meetings pose challenges if you’re not prepared​, and because a large part of our future success is based on virtual collaboration, we’re ​providing you with a few quick tips to make your virtual meetings more effective​.

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Attain Greater Self-Awareness Through Journaling

Journey and Journal have the same root word – and for good reason. “Jour” means day and a journey is captured best one day at a time.

It’s amazing how much you can learn about yourself and increase your self-awareness when you journal. Seeing things on paper is a little different than just thinking about them. Reflection can be just as powerful as action.

Reviewing your day and your thoughts can be a powerful tool for self-awareness and personal growth.

You can learn something from each day, but only if you have the intention of doing so. Journaling provides the insight to make positive changes to yourself and your life.

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EMPOWER TEAM MEMBERS TO BE THEIR BEST

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” – Lao Tzu, 4th century b.c.

Are you ready to have a more positive impact? Would you like to be the one to empower others in your life to be their best?


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Leadership: It’s All in Your Mind

Major events like elections are opportunities to observe leaders – from the “boots on the ground folks, to those running for significant leadership positions.


We vote in all elections around the world for leaders we hope will do the right thing for the people they serve.

Leadership requires specific qualities best defined by Don Tapscott in his TED Talk, The Four Principles for the Open World – Collaboration, Transparency, Sharing and Empowerment. He shares insights on the importance of a world that is more open and transparent.

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The Impact of Leadership

Now more than ever, you’re making an impact, even if you don’t think so.

  • Every day you have an impact on people.

  • Every day you affect those around you, and the varying outcomes of their decisions.

  • Every day, you take the lead…whether you realize it or not.

We all have a unique and powerful impact on people.

The real question is…are you making the kind of impact you desire?

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What Is Lack Of Emotional Intelligence (Eq) Costing You?

WHAT IS LACK OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) COSTING YOU?

Small Tweaks to Your EQ can Improve Your Relationships and Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Work and Life

Ever look back on an emotional moment and feel disappointed with how you handled it?

Ever watched another person gracefully handle an emotionally intense situation, and wish you had an ability to respond with such maturity?

I would argue that emotional intelligence is the most important skill you can cultivate in life and work.

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