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Scott Ence
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Discrimination. It's a scary word! What do I really need to know?
Discrimination is a word that strikes fear in many small companies with no HR person or lawyer to talk to. Let's start with a simple...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20211 min read
6 Quick articles for a first time manager
Becoming a Manager is a big deal. Like, a really big deal. Taking on a role in a small company where you do some "leadership type...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20212 min read
The simplest way to think about your career development
I was asking a co-worker, Michelle about her thoughts on career development, and what model(s) she used to effectively teach these...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Team Meetings People Actually Look Forward To!!!
Let's say you are a new leader, with people reporting to you now... or... you have been a leader for a while, but inherited a new team. ...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20213 min read
The single hardest thing about managing people...
Anyone who moves into a management position will tell you that at some point, things change. Something clicks. A switch flips. ...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Why the "Friend Zone" can be a bad place for a leader to be...
Have you ever had a boss who is waaaaay to impersonal? Way too cold? Like, doesn't take time to connect on a personal level with anyone...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Leadership is the 'Platinum Rule'
The Golden Rule. Feels like something most of us have known, and been taught, from when we were young - "do unto others as you would...
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Scott Ence
Jul 9, 20212 min read
The Key to a Successful Salary Increase Conversation
Raises. Promotions. Salary adjustments. Salary increases. Annual salary reviews. Call them whatever you want, this simple fact remains:...
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Scott Ence
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Guide to Truly Effective One-on-One Meetings
Many say an occasional "one-on-one" (1:1) with your employee will build your relationship with them and help you get to know them better....
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