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Colleagues seeking leadership on upcoming project. Pexels.
Colleagues seeking leadership on upcoming project. Pexels.

How to Lead Effectively (Inc.)

Invest in your best self and practice self-awareness and self-management. [...] Pause between stimulus and response in order to come back to a place of respect for self and others before we act.

5 Ways to Be More Authentic at Work (Forbes)

When asking questions, be factual and not emotional or defensive. [...] By asking the questions and knowing the answers, you will protect yourself from making assumptions that can undermine team dynamics.

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How to Approach Short Job Stints in Interview (CBNC)

There are ways to be honest and diplomatic about a short tenure if the job or company turned out to be different from what you expected. [...] If you made an impact even with just a few months on the job, that’s something to highlight.

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