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Zoom In: Learn Processes to Lead Better Projects
Infuse your project management with empathy, curiosity, and respect to be clear and concrete about a shared path forward. Learn processes and connect with people rather than adding undue pressure to project teams. Good results will follow.

Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 149 min read
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How to Remove "Just" From Your Vocabulary for a Stronger Message
Remove the word "just" from your vocabulary. "Just" conveys weakness, deference, and uncertainty. Shift your language to be clear and confident. Use tighter language to speak your truth.

Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 15 min read
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Tech Isn't About Tools. It's About People.
Tech Isn't About Tools. It's About People. And People Have More Power Than They Think.

Laura Hope Goldstone
May 229 min read
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Whose Job Is It to Care? One Key Difference Between Leadership and Management
Caring is one key difference between leadership and management. Nurturing soft skills matters just as much as driving tangible results.

Laura Hope Goldstone
Apr 1412 min read
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​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
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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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
Aug 19, 20249 min read
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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 21, 202411 min read
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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
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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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
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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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
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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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
Jan 10, 20248 min read
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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
Dec 4, 20237 min read
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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
Oct 23, 20237 min read
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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
Sep 17, 20234 min read
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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
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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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 6, 20238 min read
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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
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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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
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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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
Dec 15, 20226 min read
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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
Oct 29, 20225 min read
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