As companies across the globe experiment with different Return-to-Work policies, there's one universal truth that has emerged: People are energized by opportunities to connect with each other in person. Bobbie LaPorte got to experience this first-hand during a recent workshop at Okta (https://www.okta.com/). Watch her June 11 "Calling the Game" video for some ideas on how you can bring your group together.
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I’ll Work On My Career Later
As a leader, you know that you have to work on advancing your career. But if you find yourself constantly thinking, "I'll work on that after I get through this quarter" or "when summer's over" or "later, when I have more free time", then Bobbie LaPorte's June 4 "Calling the Game" video is for you! Take just three minutes to watch now—and get some actionable tips for taking charge of your own career path.
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How to Put Lateral Agility into Practice
In her May 28 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares some practical tips to help you develop "lateral agility" and put this important leadership skill into practice. Hint: it's not difficult, but it does require shifting your mindset.
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Lateral Agility: Today’s Leaders Most Important Capability
"Lateral agility" might sound like a football drill—but it's also what Bobbie LaPorte considers to be today's #1 most important leadership skill. Watch her May 21 "Calling the Game" video to find out why lateral agility is so essential, and what it looks like in action.
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Maximize Team Impact: Taking the Enterprise View as a Leader
"Taking the enterprise view" means creating a strong connection between your team's contributions and the broader goals of the organization. This connection is absolutely critical to employee engagement and job satisfaction. Learn more Bobbie LaPorte's May 14 "Calling the Game" video
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Leadership Team Training and Development Amid Budget Cuts
Many companies are continuing to cut costs, which means reduced funding for things like professional training and development. But of course, in times like these, investing in your people is more important than ever for employee engagement and retention. So how do you fill the training gap when you have little to no resources to work with? Watch Bobbie LaPorte's May 7 "Calling the Game" video for some creative—and effective—ideas.
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Navigating Tech Pullbacks: Leadership Advice for Staying Positive
Many companies—even those that are growing and successful—have had to face some slowdowns in the last 2-3 years. And those slow times create extra challenges for leaders who are already trying to navigate through their own uncertainty. In her April 30 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three tips that many of her clients have found helpful when dealing with this kind of situation.
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Confidence from Within: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 3
In her April 23 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte covers the third of three important shifts every leader needs to make NOW. This shift requires understanding what confidence and competence look like in today's rapidly changing world.
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Decision Dynamics: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 2
In her April 16 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte focuses on the second shift that leaders need to make NOW. Times have changed, and so have the timelines for decision-making. If you're used to taking a careful, methodical approach, it's time to learn how to make quick decisions—and accept the risks that go with them.
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Strategic Awareness: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 1
We all have a natural tendency to shift into "autopilot" when we're under a high cognitive load. But as leaders, it's important to try and fight against this habit—and instead try to move to a state of strategic awareness. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's March 26 "Calling the Game" video to learn how.
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