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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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First, Give Me Some Heat, Then I’ll Give You Wood
You can't expect people to do great work without resources. To create, promote, and sell well, employees need learning and development.
Laura Sukorokoff
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Jan 25, 20227 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Jan 13, 20224 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Jun 30, 20214 min read
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What Do Employees Want from the Workplace?
If the pandemic has taught business anything, it’s that employees are human. Concerns about well-being have come to the forefront.
Laura Sukorokoff
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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If Listening is So Important, Why Don't Managers Do It?
The command and control model has resulted in high-intensity, Type A leaders who talk too much and listen too little.
Laura Sukorokoff
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Feb 5, 20214 min read
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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!
Laura Sukorokoff
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Nov 30, 20205 min read
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When I Grow Up, I Want to be Beyoncé
Try as I will, trying to be just like people I admire won’t work. But I can learn to develop those admirable traits they possess.
Laura Sukorokoff
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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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.
Laura Sukorokoff
Sep 16, 20204 min read
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