Leadership with an I.M.P.A.C.T.

Shelley SmithBlog

Every boss dreams of finding not only professional success, but personal victory as well—as human beings we want others to like us. We’ve all seen The Office’s Michael Scott parading

The Rewards of Conflict

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Rewards of Conflict

Far from being a dirty word, “conflict” can be an opportunity for company growth, as well as a catalyst for positive change and industrial innovation. Trust me, as a business

Curate Culture

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Culture Matters. If you’ve learned nothing else from me, please remember those two words. From the top down and the ground up, culture touches every single aspect of a company.

Leadership & Delegation

Shelley SmithBlog, Leadership Development

Symbiosis: A relationship in which each is dependent upon the other. Leadership cannot exist without delegation, and vice versa. A leader who refuses to delegate is not leading—he or she

Wheat & Weeds

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I know what you’re thinking, but this is an article about productivity in the workplace. The title is inspired by a parable from the Bible, Matthew 13: 24-30: “While everyone

Talent & Economy

Shelley SmithBlog, Leadership Development

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It’s no secret that our environment directly affects our mood, so it stands to reason that our economy directly affects our perspective. As the economy shifts, so do our moods