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13 years and two months. That’s the amount of time the average person spends at work in their lifetime. Given how significant a portion of our lives is spent this way, it’s reasonable to assume you want to make that time feel as positive and fulfilling as possible.

Whether you’re struggling with building relationships at work or are simply curious what more you could be doing to maintain your working relationships, The Art of Building Relationships at Work is a must-read.

Download your copy here: https://hubs.ly/Q029Z9G40

Do your employees know what is expected of them at work? Clear up any confusion with the roles and responsibilities template found in today's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029Yynr0

Do you have the qualities of a good leader? Find out by taking the quick self-assessment found in today's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029Yz8T0

It’s one thing to recognize that one of your employees needs coaching from you in a specific area; it’s another to know how to go about it. Fortunately, a coaching plan can help and we have one for you to use in this week's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029YrY70

What kind of leader are you?

You're not alone if you do not have a clear, concise, and thoughtful answer to this question. While many leaders have an elevator pitch ready for what their company does, they’re left at a loss when asked about their leadership.

If that sounds familiar, the Leadership Brand Canvas contains everything you need to craft a leadership brand statement that authentically represents your values, qualities, strengths, and style.

Download your copy now: https://hubs.ly/Q029VpTl0

Are you thinking about giving your employees stretch goals this year? If so, you need to read what's in this article first. https://hubs.li/Q029YjMP0

When new to leadership, many people are left wondering how exactly they're supposed to manage people. Sometimes the easiest way to learn what to do is to look at what NOT to do. https://hubs.li/Q02dqpDg0

From blog posts to guides to templates and quizzes, over 400,000 people read, shared, and learned something from these resources this year. In case you missed them the first time, here they are again - Niagara Institute’s top 10 resources of 2023.

1. 5 Tips to Ace Your First Meeting with a New Boss
https://hubs.li/Q029P5NC0

2. 110 Words to Describe Company Culture
https://hubs.li/Q029P8B70

3. Work Styles: Definitions, Traits & Examples (+Assessment)
https://hubs.li/Q029P7f80

4. How To Conduct a Stop-Start-Continue Exercise
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/start-stop-continue

5. Charismatic Leadership 101: Advantages and Disadvantages
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/charismatic-leadership

6. Professional Development and Training Request Letter
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/professional-development-request-letter

7. Conflict Styles Quiz
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/conflict-styles-quiz

8. The 30-Day Leadership Challenge
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/free-leadership-challenge

9. What Is the Six Thinking Hat Exercise? (+How To Lead One)
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/six-thinking-hats

10. How To Address Poor Performance with Employees
https://www.niagarainstitute.com/blog/poor-performance

The 3 R’s One-on-One Meeting Template is comprised of three parts: Rapport, Review, and Readiness. The idea is to break up your one-on-ones into three equal parts. To learn more about how to apply this template yourself, check out today's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029P6DT0

Asking thought-provoking, open-ended questions is key when coaching your employees. That's why you'll find over 100 potential questions to choose from in today's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029N-jp0

When was the last time you or your team stepped back and learned from an experience or situation at work? If it has been awhile, you might want to give the Gibbs Reflective Cycle a try. Learn more about what it is, how to run it as an exercise, and more in today's blog. https://hubs.li/Q029Nsb00

Over time, team meetings become predictable and stale. We know this is a common problem that team leaders face, which is why we created the Team Activities Template Bundle. It’s an all-in-one kit designed to help you make the most of every team meeting. Inside, you’ll find instructions and templates to run these activities:

✅ Team Charter
✅ Six Thinking Hats
✅ Team Effectiveness Questions
✅ Start-Stop-Continue
✅ Gibbs Reflective Cycle
✅ Team Alignment
✅ SWOT Analysis
✅ 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis
✅ Team Culture Questions

Download your copy here: https://hubs.li/Q023SgyM0