Communication

This is where I share my thoughts on leadership,
management, and employee development.

I write about my own thoughts and share the insights of others, sometimes in the same blog!

Please comment if you agree, disagree, or want to discuss further. I believe we all get

better and stronger when we share our ideas and resources.

Kindness is Power. Too Bad Companies Don't Get That.

Do Your Employees Feel Heard and Understood?

A lot of us do work that we like. And yet, we quit.

Laura Sukorokoff

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Do Your Employees Feel Heard and Understood?

Soft skills training is the best way for managers to build the skills to connect with employees, and amplify their voices.

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Giving Grace during the Holidays: Managing with Mental Health in Mind

Natasha Sukorokoff

Dec 9, 20224 min read

Giving Grace during the Holidays: Managing with Mental Health in Mind

Holiday season is full of joy & stress. Employee engagement, focus, & morale may be lowered. Leading with humanity and understanding is key.

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... for Reflection.

Laura Sukorokoff

Nov 29, 20223 min read

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... for Reflection.

For many of us, business slows down a bit in December. That makes it a great time to think, strategize, and reflect on 2022.

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Laura Sukorokoff

Oct 25, 20222 min read

The Cons and Cons of Leadership

There are some important "cons" for leaders to pay attention to: consistency and consideration - soft skills every leader should employ.

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Communication Problems with Your Employees? Maybe It's You!

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 27, 20224 min read

Communication Problems with Your Employees? Maybe It's You!

There’s an epidemic of bad people leadership out there, but that can be changed with caring, communication, and soft skills training.

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Feeling a Little Communication Shy? Get Over It!

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 11, 20223 min read

Feeling a Little Communication Shy? Get Over It!

People who work for us want to know how they’re doing. Feedback helps people to know what they're doing well and what needs to be fixed.

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Want to Avoid the Great Resignation? Develop Relationships!

Laura Sukorokoff

Mar 9, 20224 min read

Want to Avoid the Great Resignation? Develop Relationships!

Developing relationships with employees encourages connection. If managers can do that, then they can inspire loyalty and engagement.

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From the “Great Resignation” to the Great Retention

Laura Sukorokoff

Sep 28, 20215 min read

From the “Great Resignation” to the Great Retention

The Great Resignation. There's a veritable tsunami of employee movement happening right now. Managers are the key to fixing that.

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Really Listening – A Skill Worth Building

Laura Sukorokoff

May 25, 20212 min read

Really Listening – A Skill Worth Building

One on ones, done well, can lead to a happy and motivated team. To make this the best it can be, managers have to really listen.

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If Listening is So Important, Why Don't Managers Do It?

Laura Sukorokoff

Feb 24, 20212 min read

If Listening is So Important, Why Don't Managers Do It?

The command and control model has resulted in high-intensity, Type A leaders who talk too much and listen too little.

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Want to Connect With Your Customers? Here Are 6 Skills You Need.

Laura Sukorokoff

Oct 6, 20204 min read

Want to Connect With Your Customers? Here Are 6 Skills You Need.

How do you gain or maintain the connection when you can’t meet face to face? Here are 6 things to focus on.

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3 Manager Metrics That Can Significantly Impact Engagement

Laura Sukorokoff

Sep 16, 20204 min read

3 Manager Metrics That Can Significantly Impact Engagement

There are many data points companies measure. However, there are 3 more very important metrics that should be included.

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One Could Say Soft-Skills Training is More Important Now Than Ever. So, Why Are We Cutting It?

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 16, 20205 min read

One Could Say Soft-Skills Training is More Important Now Than Ever. So, Why Are We Cutting It?

Can you think of a time when you most needed to support others? Yet, much needed soft skills training is being pushed aside. Why?

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What Does the New (or should we say 'Next'?) Normal Mean to Your Business?

Laura Sukorokoff

Jun 12, 20204 min read

What Does the New (or should we say 'Next'?) Normal Mean to Your Business?

What does it mean to companies trying to make their way through this “next normal”? Now is the time to invest in training your people.

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Is Customer Service a Thing in a Pandemic Environment?

Laura Sukorokoff

May 27, 20203 min read

Is Customer Service a Thing in a Pandemic Environment?

At this time, we are putting high regard on the physical safety and security of our staff and customers, but what about customer service?

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Employees Have Concerns About the Return to Work. Are Managers Prepared to Hear Them?

Laura Sukorokoff

May 18, 20205 min read

Employees Have Concerns About the Return to Work. Are Managers Prepared to Hear Them?

Even as the economy stumbles back on track, people wonder what going back to work will really means to them and their health.

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Why Do Companies Need to See Their People To Trust Them?

Laura Sukorokoff

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Why Do Companies Need to See Their People To Trust Them?

Trust brings out the best in people, and they want to live up to it. Why is it companies can’t trust their people if they can’t see them?

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5 Big No-Nos for Hosting Virtual Meetings

Laura Sukorokoff

Apr 7, 20204 min read

5 Big No-Nos for Hosting Virtual Meetings

Online meetings can be just as boring as in-person meetings - maybe even worse. So, avoid these virtual meeting mine traps.

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At a time when people need EMPATHY from their bosses, are they getting it?

Laura Sukorokoff

Mar 29, 20204 min read

At a time when people need EMPATHY from their bosses, are they getting it?

Covid-19 has businesses scrambling to manage change. At a time when people need EMPATHY from their bosses, are they getting it?

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Do We Really Need Them To Come In To The Office? It's time to let them work from home.

Laura Sukorokoff

Mar 11, 20204 min read

Do We Really Need Them To Come In To The Office? It's time to let them work from home.

We are at a point where we all have to band together to determine how business can continue when people don’t want to gather in work spaces.

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This is where I share my thoughts on leadership, management, and employee development.

This is where I share my thoughts on leadership,
management, and employee development.