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Laura Hope Goldstone
Nov 22, 20247 min read
The Balance Between Curiosity and Credibility at Work
Let's explore the balance between curiosity and credibility at work. Leaders can ask strategic, timely questions that inform, and empower.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 19, 20249 min read
Diversity of Thought at Work: Roadblocks, Why It Matters, and Tips & Tricks to Encourage More of It
Let's explore diversity of thought at work: issues with it, why it's so powerful, and tips & tricks to help leaders encourage more of it.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 21, 202411 min read
How to Increase Collaboration without Wasting People’s Time: A Deep Dive Into Meaningless Meetings
Find creative ways to increase collaboration without wasting people's time with meaningless meetings.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 18, 20243 min read
3 Communication Tips from Adam Grant's Keynote Speech at Voices 2024 Conference
Don't miss these 3 golden nuggets about communication - about opinions, disagreements, and overcommunicating, from an Adam Grant speech.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 22, 20244 min read
How to Identify and Address Lack of Motivation in Your Team
What do you do when your team members aren't motivated? Use these tips to identify and address a lack of motivation in your team.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Feb 13, 20245 min read
Why You Need to Document Your Strategy
Document your strategy to align teams, support collaboration, fuel communication, inspire creativity, and drive revenue.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 10, 20248 min read
Reflecting on 2023: 5 Lessons, 4 Quotes, 3 Books, 2 Accomplishments, and 1 Intention.
Here’s my review of 2023 – 5 lessons I learned, 4 quotes that resonated, 3 great new books, 2 accomplishments, and 1 intention for 2024.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 4, 20237 min read
3 Common Challenges for Managers and How to Overcome Them
Explore these 3 common challenges for managers and how to overcome them.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 23, 20237 min read
A Constructive View of Conflict
Unlock the positive potential of conflict: Discover how a constructive mindset transforms disagreements into opportunities for growth.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 17, 20234 min read
Finding Success by Leading Like a Coach
Find success by leading like a coach. Build transferable skills among your team members, practice hard, then go out there and have some fun.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Battle Assumptions with Diversity of Thought
Promote diversity of thought and be agile by converting thoughts to speech to make an impact now.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 6, 20238 min read
Cognitive Inertia: What it is and 10 Ways to Combat it
Cognitive inertia presents a barrier to changing minds, gaining buy-in, and closing deals. Learn to combat cognitive inertia authentically.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 5, 20236 min read
How Disagreements Can Help Us - If We Approach Them Constructively
Approach a disagreement with curiosity rather than contention. Learning about other perspectives teaches us to arrive at better solutions.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 4, 20234 min read
Your Company Culture is the Way You Treat Each Other
Culture isn't about where you work; it's about how you act. The foundation of a company culture is in the way you treat each other at work.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 15, 20226 min read
Own Your Voice: How to Speak Up in Meetings
Own your voice. In the workplace, this can be difficult to do. Here are some tips to help you speak up - and add value - in meetings.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 29, 20225 min read
Recognize Your Employees in Ways they Prefer
Recognize your employees the way they prefer to build trust. As a leader, it's up to you to communicate successes and listen reflectively.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 12, 20228 min read
The Role of Communication in Launching an Internal System
While launching a system requires technical prowess to set up and training to maintain, success of adoption depends on strong communication.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Writing Tip: Remove “This” and “That” for Clarity
For clarity's sake, consider whether pronouns such as this, that, it, and these can be replaced with more specific words to aid the reader.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 3, 20224 min read
People Will Remember That You Remembered
If you remember little things about your team members, and gently ask questions about their lives, they will appreciate that you cared.


Laura Hope Goldstone
May 28, 20225 min read
Leaders, Encourage Employees to Take Breaks
Just as silence enriches sound, a pause amidst a busy work schedule can recharge and reinvigorate. Read why pauses are vital to the workday.
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