Author: Colleen Hauk

Are You a “Too-Generous” Manager?

Are you a “too-generous” manager? When I first transitioned into a people leader role, I still had too much of the individual contributor mindset – what’s in it for me? But definitely by year five, it was all about my team. But

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Should Everyone Develop Leadership Skills?

Should everyone develop leadership skills? We’re oftentimes asked whether or not everyone should develop leadership skills. We see this pop up most often when we’re co-creating a learning engagement for an organization or a team. I can certainly understand why they question

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Frustrated with Your Team?

Frustrated with your team? Every leader will experience frustration with one or more of their team members at some point in time. It’s typically a result of not meeting your expectations – could be a deadline, communication, process, or really any

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Risk of Working from Home

There was a period of time in my executive leadership role where I had the opportunity to #workfromhome one day per week. It afforded me several benefits at the time, and it continues today. I’m not alone. Women especially fight

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Stop Blaming Company Culture

There’s no such thing as COMPANY CULTURE for the majority of organizations! According to research, toxic company culture is to blame for 25% of people resigning from their jobs. Yet, only a handful of companies have a true company culture.

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One Question Before You Quit Your Job

We work with several organizations and corporate executives that suffer from burnout. In fact, 50% of managers are currently experiencing burnout. This is a major reason individuals are leaving their jobs. And you may be one of these people that’s considering quitting. I

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3 Exercises to Build Your Leadership Muscles

I love to work out! But all those years of cardio weren’t supporting what I, and you, really need in order to develop healthy bodies and bones – strong muscles! So I’ve integrated strength training as a way to focus on

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Mental Health Resources Alone Won’t Cure Burnout

Mental health resources alone won’t cure burnout! A CDC study shows that employees at risk for depression had the highest healthcare costs, even after taking risks such as smoking and obesity into account. Depression had the highest healthcare costs! So

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False Start for the Win

False start for the win! I recently spoke at a conference and one of the other speakers talked about her high school days of running and racing. When she mentioned “false starts,” my ears perked up. While I don’t recall her purpose

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Celebration vs Support

Stop celebrating and start supporting! It’s been a month since we concluded Women’s History Month – a month in which we celebrate women. It’s a wonderful time of year, but it’s not enough. Find out how you can support and

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