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Your Best Next Move: A Star Performer's Departure Provides Hidden Opportunity - Bobbie LaPorte
July 5, 2022

A Star Performer’s Departure Provides Hidden Opportunity

As leaders, one of the toughest challenges we have to face is when a star performer leaves for another job. This can be enormously disruptive and disheartening. But, as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her July 5 “Your Best Next Move” video, it can also be an opportunity to listen and learn—and remind the rest of the team of the value they provide to the organization.

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Your Best Next Move -The Myth of Rushing is Waste of Time - Bobbie LaPorte
June 27, 2022July 5, 2022

“The Myth of Rushing” is a Waste of Time

As successful leaders, many of us take pride in being able to multi-task. We’re constantly busy, rushing from one task to the next, because that way we feel we are accomplishing more. But, as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her June 27 “Your Best Next Move” video, research has shown that rushing doesn’t actually save that much time—and it can negatively impact your ability to think, plan, and solve problems.

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Your Best Next Move-Reestablish Your Social Skills and Professional Networking Activities - Bobbie LaPorte
June 21, 2022August 17, 2024

Reestablish Your Social Skills and Professional Networking Activities

Now that we are finally able to start getting together again for in-person events, we’re all rediscovering the power of connecting in real time with real people. And while professional networking events may not be very high on your list of social engagements that you’ve missed during the last couple of years, they ARE a critical component of your continued growth and success. Watch Bobbie LaPorte’s June 21 “Your Best Next Move” video for a gentle reminder of why it’s so important to get back out there.

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Julie Jackson
June 16, 2022

When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 10 Preview

This week, we’ll share some excerpts from the final chapter in the book: Your Personal Journey, in which we take a closer look at what lies ahead for you and your team.

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Your Best Next Move - Using Personal Agency to Give Yourself a Break - Bobbie LaPorte
June 13, 2022July 1, 2022

Using Personal Agency to Give Yourself a Break

The cognitive load we’ve all been dealing with over the last two-plus years is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. So in her June 13 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a very simple but effective leadership tip: Give yourself a break—and allow your mind, body and spirit to rest and recover. That’s the only way you’ll be ready for whatever comes next.

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Angelica
June 8, 2022

When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 9 Preview

This week, we’ll outline how you can intentionally build the same skills, awareness and capacity in your team as you have been building in yourself. By doing so, you can create an environment where your newfound confidence can become contagious.

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Your Best Next Move | The Surge of Imposter Syndrome in Uncertain Times | Bobbie LaPorte
June 6, 2022July 1, 2022

The Surge of Imposter Syndrome in Uncertain Times

Over 70% of leaders experience "Imposter Syndrome" — and that number may be even higher during these uncertain times. To overcome feelings of self-doubt, anxiety and guilt, executives need to redefine what confidence and competence look and feel like. In her June 6 "Your Best Next Move" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares two simple tips that can help mitigate Imposter Syndrome.

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When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 8 Preview
June 2, 2022

When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 8 Preview

This week, we’ll outline the third and final step in becoming VUCA Ready: Proceed. This is where you fully deploy what you developed in the first two steps to enter a state of readiness. This creates confidence in the face of unrelenting uncertainty for you to be ready for anything.

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When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 7 Preview
May 26, 2022

When the Curveballs Keep Coming: Chapter 7 Preview

Last week, we introduced the first step in our VUCA ReadyTM Leadership Model: Prepare, which includes developing the important capability of strategic awareness. This week, we’ll outline the second step in becoming VUCA Ready: Practice. In this chapter, we discuss how letting go of three assumptions can help you develop a sharper sense of discernment—and shift to a possibilities mindset.

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Your Best Next Move-Time for a Mindset Shift in How You Think About 1:1s - Bobbie LaPorte
May 23, 2022July 1, 2022

Time for a Mindset Shift in How You Think About 1:1s

As leaders we all know that it's important to have one-on-one meetings with our team members—but it's often difficult to keep to a regular schedule. In her May 23 "Your Best Next Move" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares some simple tips to help you stick to a plan, conduct successful 1:1 meetings, and make the most out of these valuable conversations.

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