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The latest insights on skills to build on and tools to sharpen professionally, as well as the value of professional coaching and mentoring, written by Emerging Trails founder, Martha Schmidt.
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New! Special Series on Leadership Competencies
Through a connection found in coaching and leadership competencies, Martha shares insights on skills to master that create a solid foundation for effective leadership.
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Are You an Influential Leader? Here’s the Real Test
Influence isn’t granted by a title. It’s earned. This article explores what it truly means to be an influential leader, why credibility matters more than authority, and how leaders can strengthen their impact by remaining open to influence themselves.
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Imposter Syndrome
The Voice That Disqualifies You Before You Begin Part 1 of The Inner Game of Business Series You’ve been thinking about making a change. Maybe for months. Maybe for years. You’ve done the research. You’ve run the numbers. You’ve imagined the conversations you’d have with your spouse, your colleagues, your friends. You’ve even caught yourself
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5 Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves Before Year-End
The best leaders pause to look in the mirror before year-end. These 5 questions help you reflect, realign, and lead your team with more clarity and confidence.
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5 Questions Every People Leader Should Ask in Year-End Check-ins to Retain Talent and Boost Performance
Most year-end reviews sound like status updates, but they can be so much more. These five questions turn your check-ins into culture-building conversations that drive trust, retention, and performance heading into the new year.