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It’s Time to be Grateful and Hopeful
Take stock of the past year and consider all you are grateful for and then plan out what you will hope for in 2023. If you want to grow leadership skills consider our upcoming 60 Day Leadership Challenge. Hopeful and Grateful This week is one of my favorite weeks of...
It’s Hard to Read the Label When You’re Inside the Jar…Learn Self Awareness
Come out of the jar and improve your self awareness. Take a short quiz to find out if self-awareness training would be helpful
Four No-Nonsense Tips for Retention
Keep your employees engaged, reduce burnout and create a positive work environment.
Busy and Tired? How to Manage Your Energy
Become aware of your energy profile and your energy drains and fillers
Get Motivated to Motivate Your Staff
Now more than ever, it’s time to motivate your staff
You Shouldn’t Feel That Way – and Other Phrases to Eliminate
How to replace suppression phrases with validation to improve communication “You’re getting upset over nothing.” That’s what my boss told me after a particularly difficult project meeting where everything seemed to go wrong. I’m sure she meant well, but her words...
Blue Fjord Leaders Newsletter with Shelley Row, PE, CSP
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Featured Blog Posts
The Transformative Power of Mentorship
In our current, fast-paced and ever-changing professional landscape, leadership development has emerged as a crucial aspect of personal and organizational growth. Mentorship programs have gained significant attention as an effective tool for fostering leadership...
Culture & Organizational Change During Company Acquisitions
In today's dynamic business landscape, organizational change is inevitable, especially during company acquisitions. The process of merging two companies brings forth a plethora of challenges, and one critical aspect that requires careful attention is the impact on...
Navigating Team Conflict with Finesse
Conflict can be a problem, but guess what? It's also an opportunity for growth and stronger teamwork. As a leader, you know that conflict is inevitable. Here we'll explore practical strategies to handle conflict. We'll also discuss the importance of leadership...
The Synergy of Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and engineering is no exception. As engineers, it is crucial to understand the evolving landscape of AI and its intersection with Emotional Intelligence (EI), particularly in the context of better...
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