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How Do We Encourage Team Members to Own Their Conflicts and Resolve Them Together?

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Summary: Conflict between team members is inevitable, but, as a leader, being caught in the middle doesn’t have to be. In this

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Everything DiSC® on Catalyst: Using DiSC to Value Diversity

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. In this video, Julie explores the Everything DiSC® model as a tool to help teams capitalize on diversity.  She discusses how the model aids teams in transitioning from merely

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Message From Julie: Lessons from My Mat – Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design Have you ever noticed that most growth happens outside your comfort zone? I was reminded of this recently during my yoga practice when the teacher

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How Can Leaders Create Teams Where All Voices Are Heard and Differing Perspectives Are Valued?

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Summary: Diverse teams have the potential to outperform their peers by up to 39%, but only when inclusivity goes hand in

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How Can Leaders Adapt to Different Communication Styles? Speak Their Language.

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There’s no question that our ability to communicate effectively is tied to our capacity to lead well. It’s one of the most common concerns team members raise—often phrased as, “We

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Message From Julie: Would You Want to Work for You?

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design Think about a leader that motivated you to go above and beyond – to give it your all – to put out additional effort, overcome

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Everything DiSC® Worksmart on Catalyst: Transforming Good Managers into Exceptional Leaders

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design   In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing workplace, managers are at the heart of organizational success. Managers are expected to drive results and

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For Everything DiSC® Catalyst Users: Engaging in Difficult Conversations More Effectively Using the Everything DiSC® Model

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. In this video for Everything DiSC facilitators and participants Julie Chance, from Action- Strategies-By- Design, discusses how the Everything DiSC Model can facilitate better outcomes in challenging conversations. Such

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Message From Julie: 6 Steps to Spin Your Life Back Into Control

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Whether I am working with a leader in a large corporation or a small business owner the issue of too many priorities is a constant. Leaders and teams in organizations

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Need to have a Tough Conversation? How Can We Get Team Members to Engage in Difficult Conversations?

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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design   Here’s How to Help Your Team Communicate Clearly When Things Get Tense. There’s a well-worn saying that “communication is key”. It’s

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