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3 Mistakes Leaders Make When It Comes to Team Burnout
Three mistakes you’re making with your team burnout! Leaders are responsible for attracting AND retaining talent. So what can you do when one of the leading causes of employees leaving their job is #burnout? In this video, I share the
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
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
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
A Middle School History Lesson to Advance Women in Leadership
When I’m working from my home office, it’s a weekday routine for my 14-year-old daughter, Reese, to pop in after school. She loves to spill the tea about her day! She recently shared what they learned in history class that day.
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
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
Now You Can Predict Employee Turnover
There is one thing that is 10x more powerful in predicting employee turnover than any other indicator. And it’s the one in which Gen Z is more likely to leave its employer compared to any other generation. Find out what that
How to Advocate for Yourself Without Sounding Arrogant
A statement I often hear: “Colleen, I know I’m supposed to advocate for myself, but I don’t want to sound arrogant.” Sound familiar? Learn the strategy we recommend to showcase your strengths without coming across as vain or smug. Bonus –
Surprising Opportunity for You and Your Employees
One of our obsessions at The Corporate Refinery is the acceleration of women in leadership, yet one of the challenges organizations share is the lack of ready-now female leaders in the pipeline. While we know several of the major causes,
Where are the Women in the Leadership Pipeline?
One of our obsessions at The Corporate Refinery is the acceleration of women in leadership, yet one of the challenges organizations share is the lack of ready-now female leaders in the pipeline. While we know several of the major causes,
Avoid This Communication Mistake
Stop making this mistake in your communication! Ever have a peer talk over you during a meeting? Or a direct report miss a deadline? Or possibly a senior leader is suddenly short and rude to you? In situations such as
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