Nic Dampier

The key differences between Mentoring and Coaching.

Plato, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey – what do these famous people all have in common? The answer is surprisingly straightforward, and you’re correct if you guessed that…

Change happens… how do I manage this?

Your CEO has announced a company-wide restructuring – and your role is one of many affected. If you’re like most people, the thoughts running through your head at this moment…

Generational Intelligence – What are the 5 generations and why does it matter in the workplace?

“Millennials are so entitled – they job hop whenever they don’t get what they want”. “Baby boomers are terrible at technology!” “Gen Z have such short attention spans – must…

The Employee Expectation Gap and the Role of the Manager

So, you believe you’re a great manager – you remember your team members’ birthdays, readily approve their time off requests, and even surprise them with thoughtful gestures like treating them…

I’m a New Leader – What Should I Do First?

Congratulations! You’re a star performer, and your company has recognized your achievements by promoting you to a leadership role. You’re excited to embark on this new chapter and have lots…

How can I make my 1 on 1 meetings with employees less awkward?

Many leaders will tell me how they never quite know how to get a 1 on 1 meeting started. They either feel they have to do all the talking or…

Emotional Intelligence: Telling Traits of Successful Employees

A recent study revealed that an astounding 60-80% of organizational challenges stem from strained workplace relationships, with 62% of employees attributing these conflicts to differing values and perspectives. These numbers…