Category Archives: Leadership Development

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5 Truly Effective Approaches To Positive Employee Feedback (With Examples)

Posted on May 28, 2017
Ken Blanchard once stated: “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” This holds true and is essential for any endeavor, whether athletics, business or academia. Feedback is necessary to adjust the rudder of your organization's "ship." The more feedback you give and receive, as long as it’s quality feedback, the better for your employees and for your organization. Quality feedback increases worker engagement, which increases productivity. In fact, companies with engaged ...Read More
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Does Every Leader Need A Coach?

Posted on May 17, 2017
What do Steve Jobs, Babe Ruth, Oprah Winfrey, and Mother Teresa have in common? They all credit their success to the significant impact a coach or mentor had on their lives. Even athletes wrought with natural talent recognize their need for a coach, yet very few business leaders consider the impact of coaching on their organizations or even in their own personal and professional lives. Does your company encourage coaching ...Read More
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How To Work 360 Assessments Into Your Leader Development Program

Posted on March 17, 2017
"Feedback is the breakfast of champions."   –Ken Blanchard You've probably seen this quote before. It's so popular because it's true. If you want to thrive and be successful, you need quality feedback. You also want feedback that's well-rounded. This is where 360 assessments come in. You may already be familiar with 360 assessments, but unsure how to integrate them into your present leader development program. First off, know that it’s not a problem: ...Read More
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How 360 Degree Training Can Improve Individual Development

Posted on February 13, 2017
When you think about it, 360 degree training makes sense. However, many people in leadership, HR and talent development, don’t know what 360 degree training is or they don't fully understand how to apply it. Let’s take a moment to examine 360 degree training: what it is and what it can do if executed properly... What is the root of 360 degree training? The foundation of 360 degree training is a particular ...Read More
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How To Identify High-Quality Management Training Systems

Posted on January 12, 2017
With the professional and personal growth of employees in your hands, you have a lot of responsibility - not just to your company but to the people within it. Of course the development of your employees is important, particularly with the influx of millennials into the workplace. In fact, one source states that 35% of millennials feel that quality employee training and development programs are one of the most desirable qualities in the ...Read More
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5 Leadership Training Videos You Need For A More Unified Workplace

Posted on September 6, 2016
It's a fact: Employees want to work for organizations that offer quality professional development. One long-term study found that 74% of workers polled wanted more professional development in their place of employment. They felt they weren’t meeting their full potential in the workplace because of a lack of professional development. In fact, the desire for strong professional training and leadership development is so great that its absence can precipitate an exodus of ...Read More
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Unlock Great Leaders With Leadership Skills Assessments

Posted on July 5, 2016
Upper leadership always wonders: Is there a way to evaluate a new employee to see if they have leadership potential? Of course, time and experience reveal whether an employee really has what it takes; but, is there another (quicker) way? The answer is yes: A leadership skills assessment is an effective way to figure out if a new hire or present employee has the potential to be a great leader. Why Is A Leadership Skills Assessment ...Read More
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5 Proven Conflict Management Strategies Used In The Workplace

Posted on June 28, 2016
Conflict in the workplace happens. Research shows that the overwhelming majority, 85%, of workers deal with conflict and that its cost is high. One study found that U.S. workers spent nearly 3 hours per week embroiled in conflict, which equated to $359 billion of paid time (at $17.95/hour) or 385 million work days. But, the real issue is not the conflict; the issue is how it’s handled. A healthy work environment must ...Read More
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The 3 Worst Mistakes That Make Great Employees Quit

Posted on June 21, 2016
In order to succeed, a company must have great employees who enjoy working for the company and produce exceptionally well. Trouble sets in when these great employees start bailing ship. Then the question must be asked: What makes great employees quit? Mistake #1: Poor Supervision Makes Great Employees Leave Forcing great employees to work under a poor supervisor is a fast track to getting them to leave. As the saying goes, “employees don’t ...Read More

The Hidden Value of Workplace Diversity

Posted on May 24, 2016
The American population is changing. The number of racial and ethnic minorities is growing. Women are considered a solid part of the workforce and their numbers in the workplace are increasing. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) individuals have always been in the workplace, but they’re now stepping forward and accepted as such. It's projected that minority populations are growing so quickly that by 2050 their combined numbers will constitute the majority, and ...Read More