This is where I share my thoughts on leadership,
management, and employee development.
I write about my own thoughts and share the insights of others, sometimes in the same blog!
Please comment if you agree, disagree, or want to discuss further. I believe we all get
better and stronger when we share our ideas and resources.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Oct 25
- 2 min
The Cons and Cons of Leadership
There are some important "cons" for leaders to pay attention to: consistency and consideration - soft skills every leader should employ.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Communication Problems with Your Employees? Maybe It's You!
There’s an epidemic of bad people leadership out there, but that can be changed with caring, communication, and soft skills training.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jul 11
- 3 min
Feeling a Little Communication Shy? Get Over It!
People who work for us want to know how they’re doing. Feedback helps people to know what they're doing well and what needs to be fixed.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Mar 9
- 4 min
Want to Avoid the Great Resignation? Develop Relationships!
Developing relationships with employees encourages connection. If managers can do that, then they can inspire loyalty and engagement.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jan 25
- 7 min
From Algebra Failure to Mathlete - The Power of Employee Development
A top motivator for people to do well in their work is opportunities they may have. And they look for help from their boss in getting there.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jan 13
- 4 min
Your Managers Are Burning Out. What Are You Going To Do About It?
Are managers getting the support they need? Studies show us they probably aren’t, and they're experiencing manager burnout.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Oct 19, 2021
- 5 min
Managers Are the Key to Employees' Feelings of Worth
How people feel, at work, is important. So invest in development for your people, especially your managers.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Sep 28, 2021
- 5 min
From the “Great Resignation” to the Great Retention
The Great Resignation. There's a veritable tsunami of employee movement happening right now. Managers are the key to fixing that.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jul 14, 2021
- 3 min
Flexibility is the Future of Team Management. Are Your Managers Ready For It?
Flexibility is the future of team management and must be embraced. Your managers will need coaching, support, and soft-skills training.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the corporate water…
Managers are the crucial link between senior leadership and workers. Hybrid work will require strong people management skills.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jun 16, 2021
- 4 min
Most Canadians Want to Work From Home—Time to Rejig Business Priorities
More than half of Canadian employees would like to work from home. So, you need to build this into your corporate strategy going forward.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Why is Manager Training So Important?
Most companies spend few resources on training their managers to lead. 9 out of 10 managers in your workplace struggle and need support.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
Leaders Are Out of Touch With Employees and Need a Wake-Up Call
Employees have been telling me for years their leaders just don’t get it. They need more to not just survive, but thrive.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
One On One Conversations – Quantified and Compelling Reasons to Have Them
1:1 meetings are the KEY to soft skills development and connection with your team. Need more convincing? Here's the evidence.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
We Wait Far Too Long (If Ever) To Train Our Managers
There is little leadership and soft skills training for managers. When they finally do get some training, it could be too late.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
A Holiday Gift for You!
Busy managers like you have a lot to plan for, and several important dates to remember. To help you with that, I’ve got a gift for you!
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Looking for a Holiday Gift for Your Managers? How About A Book?
Books make a terrific holiday gift. Here are 7 of my favourites (and, of course, my own!)
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Nov 30, 2020
- 5 min
You Can't Always Get What You Want...
Managers struggle with allowing team members to work to their strengths while getting everything done. There has to be a balance.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Sep 16, 2020
- 4 min
3 Manager Metrics That Can Significantly Impact Engagement
There are many data points companies measure. However, there are 3 more very important metrics that should be included.
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Laura Sukorokoff
- Aug 19, 2020
- 5 min
7 Things To Do to Prevent Your Team Members From Burning Out
Burnout is a recognized syndrome, and has not improved with the pandemic. But it doesn't have to be. Here are 7 ways to fix that.
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