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About Kent McGroarty

About Kent McGroarty

Kent McGroarty has worked as a freelance lifestyle writer/copywriter for 14 years, with content appearing in a variety of online magazines and websites, including SF Gate Home and Garden, AZ Central Healthy Living, Local.com, EDGE Publications, and Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, among others. She has a B.A. in English from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA, and won Honorable Mention in the 89th and 90th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition for the children's book category. She focuses on topics such as health, psychology, leadership, and conflict management.
12 09, 2023

The Connection Between Conflict Resolution and Communication

By |2024-01-12T09:29:55-08:00September 12, 2023|Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Workplace Wellness|Comments Off on The Connection Between Conflict Resolution and Communication

Transparent communication is key in many situations throughout life, including workplace conflicts. The ability to be honest yet tactful is something professional mediators often tout since it helps team members address the real problem(s) and move forward in a healthy way. Learn more about the connection between conflict resolution [...]

17 08, 2023

7 Benefits of Online De-escalation Training & Why It is Essential for All Businesses

By |2024-07-16T11:05:55-07:00August 17, 2023|Communication Skills, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Skills|Comments Off on 7 Benefits of Online De-escalation Training & Why It is Essential for All Businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about numerous changes, including people around the world working from home instead of going to an office or other place of business. Zoom and similar platform usage skyrocketed, with many personal trainers, doctors, wellness experts, mediators, and other professionals providing their services virtually. Advantages of [...]

22 12, 2022

5 Important Interpersonal Skills As a Leader

By |2023-10-19T07:59:17-07:00December 22, 2022|Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Skills|Comments Off on 5 Important Interpersonal Skills As a Leader

You might not think your interpersonal skills as a leader in business matter that much, but they do. Quite a lot, actually. To help yourself and your business, review some of the most important interpersonal skills as a leader to be aware of. The more you hone these skills, [...]

1 12, 2022

The Benefits of Earning Conflict Resolution Training Certification

By |2023-03-07T23:27:22-08:00December 1, 2022|Conflict Management, Communication Skills, Leadership Courses, Leadership Skills|Comments Off on The Benefits of Earning Conflict Resolution Training Certification

If you are considering a conflict resolution training certification, you’ll reap a wide range of benefits. And while these perks enhance your professional life, there are also certificate advantages that benefit you personally. Take a moment to learn how obtaining this certificate helps you in many aspects of your [...]

24 11, 2022

4 Conflict Management Examples in the Workplace

By |2023-03-07T23:28:23-08:00November 24, 2022|Conflict Management, Communication Skills, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Courses|Comments Off on 4 Conflict Management Examples in the Workplace

Conflicts in the workplace might be some of the least pleasant issues you deal with as a manager or other business leader, but they are inevitable. Individuals who work together are bound to disagree at times and even dislike each other on personal levels. However, finding ways to work [...]

10 11, 2022

Conflict Resolution With Employees: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

By |2023-03-07T23:33:10-08:00November 10, 2022|Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Leadership Skills|Comments Off on Conflict Resolution With Employees: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

When it comes to conflict resolution with employees, there is plenty of information regarding what to do…and what not to do. To help you resolve conflicts successfully in a timely manner, review what to avoid when employees are at odds. Overgeneralizing Depending on the conflict, it can be easy [...]

3 11, 2022

The Many Benefits of Taking a Conflict Management Course Online

By |2023-03-07T23:41:36-08:00November 3, 2022|Conflict Management, Communication Skills, Leadership Courses, Leadership Skills|Comments Off on The Many Benefits of Taking a Conflict Management Course Online

If you are a business leader or have ambitions to be one eventually, doing everything you can to be the best leader possible is a natural goal. One of the many ways you can help yourself (and your resume) is by taking a conflict management course online. Learn more [...]

6 10, 2022

Why Conflict Management in the Workplace Matters So Much

By |2023-03-07T23:47:56-08:00October 6, 2022|Conflict Management, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Workplace Wellness|Comments Off on Why Conflict Management in the Workplace Matters So Much

Maintaining a harmonious work environment isn't easy. As a manager or supervisor, you are constantly dealing with different personalities, including those that clash. Conflict management in the workplace subsequently plays a significant role in your efforts to keep things calm and tension-free. Learn more about why it matters below--you [...]

1 09, 2022

4 Signs of Poor Leader Communication

By |2023-03-07T23:54:38-08:00September 1, 2022|Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills Training|Comments Off on 4 Signs of Poor Leader Communication

Effective leader communication is one of the hallmarks of business success. Unfortunately, there are many business leaders who are not great communicators and their companies–and employees–suffer for it as a result. If you are a business leader concerned about your skills in this regard, review common signs of ineffective [...]

25 08, 2022

4 Leadership Soft Skills Examples

By |2023-03-07T23:58:20-08:00August 25, 2022|Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Skills Training|Comments Off on 4 Leadership Soft Skills Examples

Being a leader in the business world isn’t just about being authoritative and using a strong tone from time to time. It’s also about soft skills, or interpersonal skills. To help you hone this part of your business-minded personality, review leadership soft skills examples below. Staying Tactful Skilled leaders [...]

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