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Organization is key to successful client management. But as you start taking on more clients, it can become more difficult to remember every detail. As successful business and career coaches, the members of Forbes Coaches Councilknow firsthand how important it is to keep track of each unique client and their needs. Fortunately, there many tools available to make this process more manageable. Read on for their top recommendations for client scheduling and organization software.

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Trust is the cornerstone of a successful hierarchy. In a corporate setting, an employee must be able to have absolute trust in his or her leader and vice versa. For this sort of situation to arise, the leader should seek to establish a two-way exchange of information between themselves and the employee. Managers have the responsibility of making themselves approachable and encouraging discourse with their staff. The two-way exchange of information leads to better communication and a relationship based on trust. Here, 15 contributors to Forbes Coaches Council explore how managers can encourage two-way discourse to grow their professional relationship and why those techniques work.

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As company leaders, executives should represent their company well across all platforms, including social media. Since executives are often more visible in the public eye than lower-level employees, both their personal and professional profiles can be more easily viewed (and scrutinized). The members of Forbes Coaches Council know the importance of a positive social media presence for leaders, as well as how to maintain it. Below, they share 13 things every C-suite social media profile should have.

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Organizations and their leaders can play a crucial role in instilling curiosity among their employees to create a significant impact on engagement, innovation and productivity.

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The line between “work friends” and personal friends can be blurred at times. Perhaps you and your friend are employed by the same company, or a professional colleague has become a close confidant. While this can lead to rewarding relationships in and out of the office, it can also present challenges in the workplace. For instance, if you see your friend make a major mistake at work, navigating the situation gracefully can be difficult. As business and career coaches, the members of Forbes Coaches Council often help clients mitigate tough situations like these. Below, they share how you can professionally approach your friend and colleague who’s made a huge mistake -- while still salvaging your friendship.

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The first quarter of the year is always a great time to look for a new job. This is especially true in 2020, when job growth is high and unemployment is low. However, things have changed in the world of job hunting, and it's important to understand how to efficiently and effectively conduct your search in the current labor market. To help you, we asked the members of Forbes Coaches Council for their best advice for job seekers right now. Read on for their top tips.