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How Executive Coaching Created New Possibilities and Perspective

Brimstone Consulting

Any exercise? Bob and the coach held multiple discussions about how one can remain true to a lifelong work ethic without sacrificing health and happiness; how to not kill the proverbial golden goose. Let’s start with some basics. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you able to spend any time relaxing, or with family?

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How to Manage a Toxic Employee

Harvard Business

“If someone is draining you, build yourself up by exercising, eating right, sleeping, and taking breaks, both short-term ones and vacations,” she says. Case Study #1: Give direct feedback and support the rest of the team. Case Study #2: Help him rebuild his reputation. Also focus on basic self-care.

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Make Sure Your Team’s Workload Is Divided Fairly

Harvard Business

This exercise also helps you discover any gaps in talent—“You might have 10 outfielders and no one at first base,” says Morgenstern. Case Study #1: Create a culture where team members help each other and collaborate. Case Study #2: Talk to your employees one-on-one about their share of the collective workload.

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