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3 Key Elements of Effective Leadership Employees Can Learn

3 Key Elements of Effective Leadership Employees Can Learn

Emotional Intelligence, Employee Learning & Development, Leadership   — 3 MIN

Encouraging Teams to Work Well Together

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

5 MIN

In a sense, every business is a team. And yet, many organizations suffer unnecessarily because of poor team dynamics, especially during times of change. A diverse and talented workforce is not...

Why Do Employees Resist Change, and What Can Leaders Do About It?

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture  

4 MIN

Change is inevitable in life and at work. But while changes at home are often due to choices (such as deciding to have a child, or to move to a better school district), changes at work are usually...

[New eBook] The Benefits of a Skills-Based Learning Strategy

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

1 MIN

In today's fast-paced business landscape, skills-building isn't just an optional perk—it's a crucial component for organizational health and employee success. Companies that invest in their people...

Job Shadowing vs. Training: Which is Better?

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture  

4 MIN

Imagine that you had to go to the hospital for a serious surgical operation. Would you be content if your surgeon had watched several operations, but hadn’t been to medical school? Of course not! And...

How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture  

3 MIN

Are good leaders born or created? This classic nature vs. nurture debate plays a key role in developing the next generation of leaders—first when identifying high-potential employees and later...

Implementing Empathy in the Workplace: A Strategy for Improving DEI Training

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

Fortune 500 companies have called on Dr. Robert Livingston, social psychologist and diversity consultant, for years to fix DEI problems within their businesses. Many times, they want a “quick fix” to...

How to Provide Impactful Praise and Productivity

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

There is a positive correlation between employee recognition and employee engagement. According to a recent Gallup report in partnership with Workhuman, when recognition is done right employees are...

Roadmaps to Success: HSI's Future-Focused Learning Pathways

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Blue Ocean Brain News  

2 MIN

In today's fast-paced business environment, the demand for continuous learning and skill development has never been greater. Whether you have a separate L&D department or it is part of HR, investing...

Self-Directed Learning for Ambitious Employees

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

According to Gartner research, high-potential (HiPo) employees bring 91% more value to an organization than non-HiPos and exert 21% more effort than their peers. To keep ambitious employees from...

Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills, and Skills That Encompass Both

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

5 MIN

In today’s workforce, technical skills alone don’t cut it. LinkedIn’s top 10 most-in-demand skills include management and sales, but also communication and teamwork—painting a clear picture that,...

How Leadership Development Helps Meet Corporate Goals

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture  

4 MIN

The 2023 Global Human Capital Trends survey conducted by Deloitte found that 94% of respondents recognized that their organization’s success depended on the effectiveness of its leadership. However,...

5 Ways to Encourage Employee Autonomy

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

Most companies are beginning to learn the advantages of having autonomous employees, such as greater productivity, more innovative ideas, reduced labor costs, and less turnover. Unfortunately, some...

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