Duart Mull

"You can't learn while you're talking." Ask open-ended questions to facilitate conversation, then listen and learn! http://ow.ly/9loP50DCyTp

Feedback is a two way street. Not only can you help your team members improve by providing feedback, but you can gather and analyze their feedback to make decisions. http://ow.ly/54pI50DwCNk

Each day we are faced with numerous decisions in our personal and professional lives. Here's a quick quiz to determine how effective you are at making decisions, with actionable feedback based on your results. http://ow.ly/V8lE50DwCwj

Power doesn't come from fear, it comes from influence. By showing empathy & expressing gratitude and telling stories, you'll influence others in a positive way. http://ow.ly/oX1a50DwClb

Feeling and sharing gratitude guarantees a positive mindset. Saying thank you to ensure others know you appreciate them is a win-win situation! http://ow.ly/xEgy50DwC5H

Happy employees are more often engaged and driven at the office. Leaders can support happy employees by making sure they know where they are going by setting goals, giving positive reinforcement, and providing flexibility. http://ow.ly/vmgZ50DepR5

Being a manager and being a leader are not the same. However, there are a lot of areas where they overlap. Focus on honing your management skills while on the path to leadership. http://ow.ly/5fgn50DeqaI

Do you ever think "It's easier if I just do it myself!"? While delegation can take more effort in the beginning, mostly by resetting your own expectations, it is worth the investment in the long run. http://ow.ly/ei9U50DepYZ

Being a leader doesn't mean you have the answer to every question. It's ok to say "I don't know" and get the answer at a later time. Your team will appreciate your honesty and humility! http://ow.ly/wm8R50D7pod

As you reach a comfortable place with your team and everything is running smoothly, it's easy to take your foot off the gas. The best leaders keep learning, no matter how much experience they have, and help others on their own journeys. http://ow.ly/S0pg50D7pix