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Leadership practitioners have an opportunity to reflect on ways to increase inclusion and integrate multicultural approaches.
Reflexive thinking is having the ability (and commitment) to look inward and to see what some people refer to as a “standpoint.” Learn how you can practice reflexivity.
Trust binds a relationship, keeps a team together, drives performance, and enables collaboration and coordination. Learn five steps to build it.
What questions can you ask to help with critical thinking? Read about a definition and learn a three-step tool to help your thinking process.
Are you ready to lead and facilitate your next in-person and hybrid meeting? Start planning and get prepared by learning about the Eight Ps to consider.
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