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Jenni Miller and Alison Grieve in We Are the City

‘A high-performing team should be like a diamond, resilient and focused enough to cut through anything together.’

Jenni Miller and Alison Grieve, authors of Leading Edge, contributed the article ‘Standing on the edge: What are the conditions for success in high-performing teams?’ to wearethecity.com

Standing on the edge: What are the conditions for success in high-performing teams?

High-performing teams are like diamonds. We all know how special and valuable a diamond is and when we talk to leaders, they know…

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Rachel Philpotts on HR.com

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‘When it comes to burnout, prevention is certainly the key, however, few employee well-being strategies focus on this. Instead, many react to illness as it occurs and focus on supporting mental well-being after the fact, an approach that mirrors our health service: Exceptional in a crisis, inaccessible for preventable issues. ‘

Rachel Philpotts, author of The Burnout Bible, wrote the article ‘Fuelling Success: Combating Burnout And Enhancing Resilience In The Modern Workplace’ for Employee Benefits & Wellness Excellence.

Fuelling Success: Combating Burnout And Enhancing Resilience In The Modern Workplace

This article explores strategies to prevent burnout and enhance resilience, delving into the role of diet, lifestyle, and innovative approaches for employee well-being in the context of hybrid work ch

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Katie Tucker in Start Ups Magazine

‘Stories help small business stand out from larger competitors, they help founders hit end-of-year targets and cement meaningful long-term relationships with customers.’

Katie Tucker, author of Do Penguins Eat Peaches, contributed the article ‘No-one cares what your small business is selling this Christmas’ to startupmagazine.co.uk

No-one cares what your small business is selling this Christmas | Startups Magazine

Small Business Saturday is a yearly celebration of all things independent. And with the number of companies going bust this year on track to be the highest since the financial crisis, small businesses certainly need all the support they can get.

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Deb Mashek on the Pity Party Over Podcast

Deb Mashek, author of Collabor(h)ate, is a guest on the Pity Party Over podcast speaking with Stephen Matini where they explore the key ingredients of a successful relationship and dig into seeking growth through connections with others.

‎PITY PARTY OVER: Collaborative Relationships: Collabor(h)ate – Featuring Dr. Deb Mashek on Apple Podcasts

We engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Deb Mashek, who shares her unique perspective on collaboration, highlighting its importance in various settings and debunking common misconceptions.

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Book Review: Valued at Work

’10/10 – I highly recommend it for employers and employees as it provides a very accessible approach to navigating the challenges of a diverse workforce, retaining quality staff, and making sure women in STEM are valued at work. It is also a must-read for any DEI initiatives.’

Lauren Neal’s book Valued at Work, is reviewed in The Chemical Processing Book Club.

Chemical Processing Book Club: Valued at Work

Lauren Neal shares how women navigating the traditionally male-dominated technical sector often feel undervalued, leading to a missed opportunity to achieve their full potential…

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Lucy Ryan on Influence and Impact for Female Leaders podcast

Lucy Ryan, author of Revoting Women, is a guest on the Influence and Impact for Female Leaders podcast where she speaks about gendered ageism at work.

Influence & Impact for female leaders

The Influence & Impact podcast from leadership coach Carla Miller helps female leaders to tackle self-doubt, become brilliant at influencing and make more impact at work. It’s personal development meets professional development to help you thrive in today’s workplace. Episodes are short and sweet so you can start your working week feeling energised, inspired and empowered.

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Deb Mashek in Reworked

‘While collaboration software won’t solve a company’s collaboration challenges, it can help — but only if close attention is also paid to nurturing the individual behaviors and interpersonal dynamics that form the durable core of effective collaboration.’

Deb Mashek, author of Collabor(h)ate, is featured in ReWorked speaking about ‘High-Stakes’ collaboration.

Why Technology Won’t Solve Your Collaboration Problems

The right tools can help, but aren’t a replacement for a collaborative culture.

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Jenni Miller in Global Leaders Today

‘By fostering shared purpose, trust, and open communication, collaborative leaders create environments where both organizations and individuals thrive.’

Jenni Miller, co-author (with Alison Grieve) of Leading Edge, contributed the article ‘Leading Together: The 21st Century Shift From Solo To Collaborative Leadership’ to Global Leaders Today.

Leading Together: The 21st Century Shift from Solo to Collaborative Leadership – Global Leaders Today

The shift from traditional hierarchical, top-down structures to more dynamic and flexible teams has become a distinct competitive advantage.