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A Dash of Empowerment is the Recipe for Success! 

Welcome to the Your Empowered You blog where we discuss empowerment and success in career and all areas of life! From our own lessons learned, there is a right way and not so right way so let's get it right the first time!! 

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By Barbara Mann 11 Oct, 2018
It's essential for employee morale to sprinkle in a bit of fun in the workplace! We are human beings who like positive interactions with others and the workplace is no different! Can we still have fun and exceed expectations? Absolutely!
By Barbara Mann 04 Oct, 2018
Our career journey and successes involves many different influencers along the way. Some are positive influencers and some are negative in nature. Both are critical for formulating our career paths, decisions and ultimate success!
By Barbara Mann 27 Sep, 2018
It's human nature to understand where the proverbial lines are drawn in the workplace. It's also human nature to test and be tested. How can we understand the lines? How can we test and possibly moves the lines? The only way to change is to test the line.
By Barbara Mann 20 Sep, 2018
Can trusting in yourself and others streamline any operation? Of course! Trust creates an environment of autonomy, engagement, and support which leads to increased productivity. Does trust come automatically? NO! So how can we trust ourselves and others? Learn more!
By Barbara Mann 13 Sep, 2018
Employee engagement with like minded individuals and groups is always good for an organization. However when individuals, groups or departments attempt to form alliances against others is destructive and unhealthy for any organization. So how can employees stay neutral when dealing with these alliances and be part of the solution versus part of the problem? Find out!
By Barbara Mann 30 Aug, 2018
Different employees have different communication styles. Some are perceived as extroverts while others are perceived as introverts. How can we ensure all communication styles are equally heard and valued? By understanding how we process information!
By Barbara Mann 23 Aug, 2018
Being selected to lead a special project is a great development opportunity. How do you ensure the project is successful? With the right steps, the right group and effective communication, success is a given!
By Barbara Mann 16 Aug, 2018
When we ask for help, what do others really think? And equally important, when we do not ask for help, what do others think? There are different perceptions for different situations.
By Barbara Mann 01 Aug, 2018
Opportunity knocks on our door all the time. So when should we open the door and let opportunity come on in and when should we politely advise no one is home? Is it career suicide to decline an offer? Not necessarily!
By Barbara Mann 26 Jul, 2018
Most employees have witnessed or been a recipient of inappropriate behavior. How should we handle these situations these situations? Should be do nothing, handle ourselves, advise our manager or advise HR? It depends but one thing in common is that it must always be addressed to ensure a culture of trust.
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