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For some, overriding guilt around delegation is not easy. But remember: the investment in delegating will unlock longer-term benefits, including time savings and more capable, engaged employees. Learn five strategies to help you delegate more often and with less guilt.  Most leaders understand...

Respect should be available to all employees. However, a lack of it is driving people to quit their jobs. What can you as a colleague do to help? Here you can check four ways to help your coworkers feel respected. Third Level can also come into your firm and help your teams build respect and,...

Let’s get back to the basics of team building. Why is it important again? Truth is, it isn’t just important, some would argue it is everything!  Employees are a business’s most valuable asset. As a business owner, you should recognize their importance, find ways to connect with your...

We define work teams as people who work together to achieve a central goal, which suggests that everyone puts in the same effort. But we all know the workload balance often shifts among team members. Some may take on more responsibility than is reasonable or expected and risk creating an unhealthy...

Many leaders struggle to single-handedly create a culture where employees are empowered both to speak up with ideas and to see them through. But employee perspectives are crucial for retention and innovation. Based on research, authors have identified several tactics leaders and their teams can use...

No one wants to be told they’re performing poorly, but it does happen for legitimate reasons. But what if you haven’t done any of those things and are still being told you’re not meeting expectations? Being labeled a poor performer can negatively impact your reputation within your company,...

Humor can be an effective communication device. It can help convey that people are trying to empathize, be compassionate, are trying to be helpful, attentive, and more. However, if humor is used in a flippant or sarcastic fashion, it can accentuate negative perceptions. If you’re confused as...

Workers attend a lot of meetings. The question is: Should this meeting be an email? Let’s consider the downsides of having too many meetings — and ways that you can start to cut back meetings in order to increase productivity.  Here’s what it’s like to enter the Twilight Zone of...

Giving feedback more effectively is not an easy task. How can organizations empower leaders to give helpful feedback while minimizing the toll it can take on their mental state and effectiveness? You can learn more by reading below. Need help with your teams and their effective communication? We can...