by burkemiriam | May 28, 2021 | Communication, Connection, Leadership
THE ART OF LISTENING Learn to be a better listener and to help others hear you better, by improving how you listen to your environment, to yourself, and to others. “Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means...
by burkemiriam | Dec 16, 2020 | Leadership, Mindset, Performance, Uncategorized
7 BENEFITS OF TAKING BREAKS WHILE WORKING FROM HOME We still need to take breaks while working (and studying) from home. It’s highly beneficial for our mind, body, and soul. Learn 7 benefits of taking several short breaks during your work hours, why it matters,...
by burkemiriam | Feb 26, 2020 | Gratitude, Leadership, Mindset
HOW TO CREATE A CULTURE OF GRATITUDE If you want to see higher collaboration, creativity, and productivity in your team, get over your aversion of saying “thank you” at work and start showing appreciation to everybody. Today! In this post, I will give you 3 steps to...
by burkemiriam | May 7, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
TAKE A BREAK! WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TAKE BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Encouraging teams to take breaks throughout their work days, including lunch breaks, is an easy way for leaders to boost employee well-being as well as improve performance, boost productivity,...
by burkemiriam | Apr 18, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
NO TRESPASSING: HOW TO SET AND MAINTAIN BOUNDARIES Is it hard for you to say ‘no’ to people? Do you keep agreeing to do things you either don’t want to do, don’t like to do or don’t’ even have time or energy to do? Do you have a hard time standing up for yourself? Do...
by burkemiriam | Feb 19, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
How to Give Regular Feedback That is Effective and Promotes Growth Feedback is a great tool for growth. When given correctly and effectively, it improves performance, enhances motivation, helps identify issues and resolve them, it builds trust and fosters stronger...
