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Forty percent of first-time managers crash and burn in the first year and a half on the job, and a significant percentage of the time it’s because they aren’t able to make the mental and emotional transition from co-worker to leader.  Here are some things to think about as you move into your new pos…

Part 1 Whether you’re telling a client the project is delayed or presiding over a troubled performance review, difficult conversations are an inevitable part of management. How do you find the right words when you are in the moment?  How can you manage the exchange so that it goes as smoothly as po…

Part 2 Whether you’re telling a client the project is delayed or presiding over a troubled performance review, difficult conversations are an inevitable part of management. How do you find the right words when you are in the moment? How can you manage the exchange so that it goes as smoothly as pos…

Success means different things to different people, here are the top 10 keys researchers have found that can contribute to a successful retirement: Healthy aging — One of the key factors in your retirement success is your health. Financial comfort — There is no real rule of thumb on how much m…

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention recommends taking any comment or behavior seriously that could indicate someone is thinking about suicide. Over 300,000 people die by suicide each year. It was once thought that talking to someone about his/her suicide comment or behavior would somehow…

VIRTUAL OPTION NOW AVAILABLE! Class Description 4 consecutive weeks (Feb. 2, 9,16, 23, 9-11:30 am CST) As a leader in your organization, your job is to achieve goals by working with and through others. In this role, your ability to influence the thoughts and actions of your associates is critical…

As the Best Care EAP coordinator for your organization, you have the important role of communicating the benefits to employees. From scheduling a meeting with a counselor to watching free webinars on health and wellbeing topics, we want your employees to maximize use of their benefits. This 30 minu…

With more states opening casinos and lotteries offering multimillion-dollar jackpots, Americans are gambling more than ever before and many are losing control. How many? According to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, some 3 million adults lie about gambling, gamble longer than they plan…