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Middle Management - Model The Way For Elsie
For the first article of 2025, Anna picks a saucy topic - the role middle management has to play in getting work done. Middle management are supposed to be the engine of the company that keep it running but often in especially in large companies, middle management can be where projects die. Anna talks about how motivating the middle management is critical to a company’s success.
Is it Time For a Career Coach
As we get close to wrapping up 2024, Anna talks about the benefits of career coaching, Career coaching goes beyond just solving problems one might encounter in the workplace. It can prove to be a catalyst to that turbocharges your ambition and helps you achieve your career goals. In this article Anna gives us 5 case studies and also touches on how to choose the right career coach for yourself.
The Power of Tenacity: Pursuing Success with Resilience and Readiness
A true leader understands the importance of taking risks and then making sure they end up paying off. Failure is not an option. Anna cites various successful leaders and how the power of tenacity helped them get where they are in their careers.
How To Spot A True Leader
True leaders can inspire their team to deliver larger than the sum of their parts. True leaders are a rare breed. In this article, Anna talks about some of the ways you can spot a true leader.
Just One Chapter
Anna Garleff talks about the impact correspondence school had on her professional life. From active listening to learning about different cultures, it was just one more illustrous chapter in her career.
Feeling Undervalued? Here’s What You Can Do
Anna Garleff talks about how to navigate the familiar yet unpleasant territory of feeling undervalued at work. In this article, she delves into the reasons and possible solutions one can adopt to deliver and communicate value.
Can the Word “Should” Be Your Secret Weapon
Anna talks about the essence of ghostwriting and what makes a good ghostwriter. It’s not just about the written word, but the research that goes into a piece, understanding industry terminology and capturing tone of voice that are a hallmark of an excellent ghostwriter. Read on to learn more
Stop Believing in Fantasy Funnels
The Marketing funnel is dead! What? No it’s not, it has just evolved. The way people buy today has changed. it includes multiple touch points across various platforms and brands before a decision is made. The way we evaluate our marketing and sales activities should reflect the intricate details of the user buying journey.
Inspiration Can Come From an Empty Page
Anna talks about the power of writing - right from inspiring creative ideas to improving productivity by maintaining simple to-do lists.
USP or UVP? The Shortest Route to YES
In this article Anna talks about the differences between UVP and USP and the art (or science?) of convincing someone to say YES.
The Case of the Spineless Tyrant and the Lazy Gen Z
Is Gen Z the most misunderstood generation living today? In this article, Anna talks about some of the preconceived notions of Gen Z and how business owners can get the best out of Gen Zers in the workforce through leadership, communication and empathy.
Introversion and the Art of Blending In
Anna talks about the essence of ghostwriting and what makes a good ghostwriter. It’s not just about the written word, but the research that goes into a piece, understanding industry terminology and capturing tone of voice that are a hallmark of an excellent ghostwriter. Read on to learn more
All Choked Up and Can’t Find the Words
Anna talks about the essence of ghostwriting and what makes a good ghostwriter. It’s not just about the written word, but the research that goes into a piece, understanding industry terminology and capturing tone of voice that are a hallmark of an excellent ghostwriter. Read on to learn more
Ghostwriting: Eyes in the Back of Your Head
In this article, we talk about how many of us put our needs behind those of others. Self care and knowing when to put your needs first is critical to success. Anna talks about striking that perfect balance on when one can prioritize their needs first.
Selfishness: The Perfect Procrastination
In this article, we talk about how many of us put our needs behind those of others. Self care and knowing when to put your needs first is critical to success. Anna talks about striking that perfect balance on when one can prioritize their needs first.
Digital Transformation: Why do some organizations fail while others succeed?
How to Digitize the Source to Pay Function - A Materials Supplier Example.