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March 28, 2022

The Leadership Skills Needed at Every Level

When 332,860 bosses, peers and direct reports named the skills that matter most, the same core competencies topped the list at nearly every level.

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March 9, 2022

Can You Work at Home? The Power of Signaling Productivity to Your Boss

Managers rated individual contributors as less productive during the pandemic than before it. Comparing high and low scorers reveals the behaviors that signal productivity

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February 9, 2022

Episode 64: 8 Traits of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers

Details An essential skill we need in practically every life scenario is the ability to analyze and solve problems. While we would all love

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June 10, 2021

8 Consistent Behaviors Of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers

Data on over 47,000 men and 24,000 women leaders shows men rated higher on technical expertise but women rated higher on problem solving. The

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April 22, 2021

Are Your Problem-Solving Skills Lacking? Try This New Approach

Some leaders fix problems as they arise, while others anticipate them. An analysis of 110,460 leaders finds problem solving has more impact on effectiveness,

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April 12, 2021

Episode 29: The Best Problem Solvers Are Solution Sellers

Details There are many things competing for your attention every minute of the day. Attention, not money, is the most valuable commodity there is.

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January 19, 2021

Episode 18: Achieving Stretch Goals– Push, Pull, and Problem Solve

Leaders who know how to set stretch goals correctly are perceived as significantly more effective leaders, and they also raise the level of employee

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April 28, 2020

How Problem Solvers Can Learn To Sell

Good ideas rarely sell themselves. Comparing problem solvers and marketers among over 100,000 leaders shows each approach has distinct strengths and weaknesses, and why

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