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Knowing When and How To Say No as a Leader: Our Essential Guide

As a leader, it's crucial to know when to draw the line to protect your team's focus and well-being. But saying no is tough, especially when you're passing up financial or professional opportunities. Here are eight scenarios when saying no does more good than harm for your leadership, and a guide to help you navigate these moments with confidence and care.

Luminar Learning 8/1/24 Luminar Learning 8/1/24

When A Leader Makes Mistakes: Self-Forgiveness For The Long Road

Mistakes are an inevitable part of the leadership journey, but they do not have to be a permanent roadblock. By practicing self-forgiveness, you can transform your mistakes into powerful lessons that fuel your leadership growth and resilience.

Luminar Learning 7/26/24 Luminar Learning 7/26/24

How Does Compassionate Leadership Play Out in Tough Decisions?

Luminar Learning 7/15/24 Luminar Learning 7/15/24

Luminar Recommends: “Hit Refresh” by Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

More than a typical corporate memoir, the book dives deep into Nadella’s personal leadership philosophy, his vision for the future of technology, and the broader implications of digital transformation on society.

Luminar Learning 7/8/24 Luminar Learning 7/8/24

Dear Manager, Are You Giving Meaningful Feedback?

Did you know that the strongest driver of employee engagement is meaningful feedback on a weekly basis? Yet managers often deliver feedback either too vaguely, or too harshly, leading to defensiveness. In this article, we’ll share four ingredients for delivering feedback effectively.

Luminar Learning 6/20/24 Luminar Learning 6/20/24

Transforming Appraisal Meetings into Moments of Inspiration

Appraisal meetings often feel like dread-filled obligations on the work calendar, but did you know that they hold the potential to be transformational? We break down the how in this article

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The Art of Giving Presentations

Why should I listen to you? Why should I trust what you say? Why does this matter to me?

Every presenter has a core goal: to influence listeners. But do you know that every member of your audience also has a goal - to have 3 basic questions answered? In this article, we break down the question at the back of audience's minds, and give a few tips on how to level up the power and influence of your presentation skills.

Luminar Learning 6/4/24 Luminar Learning 6/4/24

Why Leadership & Management Training Matters

Great leadership isn’t just desirable; it’s indispensable.

Great leadership inspires, motivates, and propels performance to new heights. Conversely, envision the fallout of poor leadership: diminished morale, high turnover, and stagnant growth. The contrast is stark, underscoring why leadership and management training are non-negotiable for any organization aiming for excellence.

Luminar Learning 5/13/24 Luminar Learning 5/13/24

What Makes Better Learners? It’s Not IQ Alone.

Debunking the myth of innate talent, this article champions strategic learning approaches. Clear objectives and actions, coupled with metacognition and reflection, empower individuals to enhance their learning prowess. By nurturing these principles, professionals can chart a path towards success.

Luminar Learning 5/7/24 Luminar Learning 5/7/24

Understanding DISC Personality Profiling as a Professional Growth Tool

Understanding one's DISC profile offers a roadmap for personal and professional growth. By recognizing your inherent strengths and areas for development, you can tailor your approach to tasks, communication, and collaboration, optimizing your effectiveness in the workplace.

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Does Your Team Ethos Build The Right Team Synergy?

It goes without saying that the collective culture, principles, values, of a team - its ethos - can send it on a positive trajectory towards success, or it can stagnate and even derail the whole team.

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Building Teams Where Cooperation Wins, Not Competition

Success often hinges on collaboration, on the intricate dance of interdependence.

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A Little Each Day: How Preparation Paves The Way To Success

Preparation isn’t just about being ready for the expected; it’s also about bracing for the unexpected.

Luminar Learning 3/4/24 Luminar Learning 3/4/24

The Power of Nonverbal Communication

…beneath the surface, a silent symphony of gestures, expressions, and movements plays a crucial role in conveying our true intentions and emotions. Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly engaged in nonverbal communication.

Luminar Learning 2/26/24 Luminar Learning 2/26/24

The Art of Effective Leadership: A Practical Guide

Effective leadership is not a destination but a journey marked by continuous growth and evolution.

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