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July 27 2024 Sarah Shepard

Effective Micro-Management Tips for Managers

Micro-management often carries a negative connotation in the workplace. It’s frequently perceived as a management style that can hinder creativity and productivity. However, when implemented correctly, micro-management can serve as a potent tool for ...

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July 19 2024 Sarah Shepard

How to Use Competition to Foster Innovation and Excellence

In today's fast-paced business world, competition isn’t just a buzzword—it’s our secret sauce for innovation and excellence. At StringCan Interactive, we’ve found that fostering a bit of friendly rivalry can spark creativity, boost productivity, and ...

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July 19 2024 Sarah Shepard

The Benefits of Stress: Transforming Anxiety into Achievement

We’ve all heard that stress is a silent killer, but what if the real culprit is how we think about stress? This concept, explored by many experts, including Kelly McGonigal in her TED Talk, emphasizes that it’s not the stress itself but our ...

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July 16 2024 Sarah Shepard

Transforming Efficiency with Intentional Time Management

As an insatiable absorber of information, my productivity quadrant is off the charts. My team might find it annoying at times, but my business partner is thrilled by my constant high gear. However, while reading Dan Martell's "Buy Back Your Time," I ...

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June 21 2024 Sarah Shepard

Building Trust in High-Functioning Teams: Insights from 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Diving into Patrick Lencioni's classic “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” for our book club this quarter reinforced a fundamental truth: trust is at the heart of every high-functioning team. Without trust, leadership is merely a performance, and ...

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