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Series 15: Chill Out and Connect: 5 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Summer Gathering
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Series 15: Chill Out and Connect: 5 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Summer Gathering

Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine, the warm weather and the fun activities with your friends and family. Whether you’re at a work event, hosting a backyard barbecue, a pool party or a picnic in the park, you’ll want some icebreakers ready to get the conversation flowing and break the ice with new or old acquaintances. Here are five icebreaker questions that are perfect for summer parties!

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My Transformational Journey with the High-Performance Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration Certificate from Northwestern
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My Transformational Journey with the High-Performance Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration Certificate from Northwestern

I'm eager to share my personal and professional growth experience after completing the Coursera High-Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation certificate (offered by Northwestern University).In this blog post, I review how this certificate helped me learn new skills and greatly impacted my approach to collaborating with people and leading teams.

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How to Unleash Your Creativity with Walking
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How to Unleash Your Creativity with Walking

Walking is not only good for your physical health, but also for your creativity and mental well-being. Learn how walking can boost your creative output by up to 60%, improve your cognitive functions, and reduce your stress levels. Find out how to make walking a part of your daily routine and enjoy the benefits of a healthier and happier mind.

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The Secret to a Successful Product Design Stand-Up: Five Icebreakers to Unite Your Team
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The Secret to a Successful Product Design Stand-Up: Five Icebreakers to Unite Your Team

Effective stand-ups have invested and engaged team members present who contribute and engage. They often have a fearless leader who thoughtfully plans each stand-up and picks the perfect icebreaker to kick the meeting off and encourage participation. In this article, we’ll show you how to do that and create a strong sense of community and collaboration among your team with five winning icebreaker questions. These questions will encourage communication, bring your team together and get everyone excited about the work you are doing together. So, let’s get started!

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Friday Reflection: Three Questions to HelpYour Team Stay Focused and Aligned
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Friday Reflection: Three Questions to HelpYour Team Stay Focused and Aligned

As a leader, you have the power and responsibility to guide your team to achieve goals. How do you ensure your team is focused and aligned on what matters? The answer is simple: ask these three goal-oriented questions every Friday and facilitate a meaningful conversation to help your team reach new heights.

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The Winning Formula: How Purpose, Goals, and Aligning Values Supercharge Teams
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The Winning Formula: How Purpose, Goals, and Aligning Values Supercharge Teams

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of exceptional teamwork and high performance? Building a high-performing team requires more than assembling a group of people with diverse skills and experiences. While diverse expertise and perspectives are crucial to a successful team, a sense of alignment regarding a common purpose, shared goals, and core values is pertinent to cohesion and performance.

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Five Books on Leadership from Independent Authors on Amazon
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Five Books on Leadership from Independent Authors on Amazon

Leadership is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice and guidance. Many books on leadership offer insights, advice, and inspiration for aspiring and experienced leaders alike. In this blog post, we will review five books on leadership from independent authors on Amazon that we found informative and engaging.

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Breaking Down Barriers: How 'My User Manual' Can Strengthen and Align Your Team
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Breaking Down Barriers: How 'My User Manual' Can Strengthen and Align Your Team

In the ever-changing world of project management, effective communication holds the key to success. Exceptional leaders and dynamic project teams have one thing in common: they dedicate time to align their team norms and establish communication standards and expectations. Using a unique activity like “My User Manual,” teams can find the perfect work style.

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