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Common Learning & Leadership Development Programs Pitfalls

July 5th, 2022 | Company News
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Professional learning and leadership development programs are a necessity for successful businesses, and they are big business! Companies spent over $87.6 billion in 2018 on corporate training and development programs. That’s more than the annual revenue of Dell in 2021. Without clear development or learning opportunities, high-performing employees are likely to look for growth elsewhere. […]

How to Avoid Having to Give Tough Feedback

June 29th, 2022 | Company News
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When Hybrid Doesn’t Work for Your Workplace Culture

May 26th, 2022 | Company News

The cure-all for the great resignation—letting everyone work from home when they want, right? But what if you operate a business where that isn’t an option? What do you do when you need employees on site every day? Don’t worry. You have options and the good thing is those options include something your employees will […]

Is Ambivalence the New Key to Strategic Leadership Success?

May 25th, 2022 | Company News

Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]

Don’t Make These 6 Strategic Plan Implementation Mistakes

April 26th, 2022 | Company News

Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought. Planning is exciting, plan implementation is a grind. But smart […]

Ambivalence Has a Place in Strategic Leadership Success?

April 20th, 2022 | Company News
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Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]

Confidence vs. Arrogance – A Communication Lesson for Leaders

March 31st, 2022 | Company News

Communication is an essential component of successful leadership. The problem is that people have a hard time accurately and objectively evaluating their own communication effectiveness. When leaders turn to us, it’s because they see a persistent gap between the capability and performance of their team. More often than not, they don’t realize their role in […]

3 Ways Leaders Miss the Boat by Not Building Trust Ahead of Difficult Times

March 31st, 2022 | Company News

Very few people were prepared for the difficulties we faced starting in early 2020. Even fewer saw inflation and supply chain issues contributing to the challenge of a global pandemic. For many business leaders, the blows seem to keep coming, and they lack the knowhow to turn it around. But one group of people was […]

3 Reasons Flexibility Isn’t Optional for Business Success and Leadership Development

February 24th, 2022 | Company News

The leadership headlines are clear. Forbes, IndustryWeek, and beyond all show an undeniable emphasis on flexibility. “Flexibility makes you a strong leader” – Inc. “Finding the right balance and flexibility” – HBR “Flexibility is the key to creative leadership” – Forbes “Leaders Must Be Flexible and Focus on the Journey” – IndustryWeek But for those […]

The Antidote to Career Nomad Syndrome: A Strong Company Culture

February 23rd, 2022 | Company News
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Has your company been impacted by “career nomad syndrome” (aka job-hopping )? If you haven’t been, you might soon be… it’s on the rise. While you can rarely change an employee’s mind if they decide to leave, you can ensure you have the right company culture in place to keep the best people – and […]