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4 Critical Communication Skills for Managing Up with Style and Grace

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Managing up means strengthening the relationship, communicating more effectively, and creating the conditions for more productive, strategic conversations. This approach, called two-level thinking , helps you align your communication with organizational priorities. But what you can do is influence. What is their manager focused on?

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Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Human-Centered Leadership Content of 2024

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Top 5 Reader’s Choice Articles of 2024 Your top picks focused on mastering clear communication, navigating emotional conversations, challenging unproductive mindsets, and fostering trust in the face of workplace challenges. Key takeaway: Clear, upfront communication saves time and frustration. Listen here.

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How to Foster Psychological Safety in Training (and Build a Courageous Learning Culture)

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Edmondsons research shows that teams with high psychological safety are more likely to communicate openly, admit errors, ask for help, and experiment. Benefits you can expect: Hurt and Dye, 2025. Through your design choices, facilitation skills, and creative activities, you can cultivate a room full of courageous communicators.

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February Employee Engagement Ideas 2025

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Key Considerations for Celebrating Nirvana Day: Respect for Diversity: Be cautious of the diverse beliefs in your team and clearly communicate the purpose of the activities that are focused on mindfulness and personal reflection. This way, the remote employees can feel connected and engaged.

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New Overtime Regulations Require Employers to Pay Up

Starting January 1, 2025, EAP employees making less than $58,656 a year are going to be eligible for overtime. As your organization prepares, download Paycor’s guide to learn how you should classify employees, best ways to mitigate risk, and get letter templates to communicate the changes to your workforce.

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Free Employee Scheduling Software: The Top 10 in 2025!

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List of the Best Free Scheduling Software in 2025 When I Work : Perfect for SMBs, featuring an easy-to-use mobile app and employee self-service options. Sling : A robust scheduling and communication tool designed to streamline employee shift management for businesses of all sizes. user/month Time and Attendance $4.50/user/month

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Best Video Interview Software: The Top 10 in 2025!

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In this article, I’ve done the legwork to spotlight the top video interviewing platforms for 2025. Clear communication ensures that candidates’ verbal and non-verbal cues are captured accurately, making evaluations more effective. But how do you separate the game-changers from the rest? That’s where I come in.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. 🗣 Speak So People Listen - Master communication that connects across roles and personalities. Register today!