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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

Microinclusions: The Hidden Elements of Belonging

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

You’ve heard of “microaggressions”—the small, everyday slights that impact members of marginalized populations. These are comments or actions, usually spoken or made thoughtlessly, that diminish a...

How to Cultivate and Nourish Talent Within Your Organization

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development  

3 MIN

Many companies are encountering a shortfall of experienced leaders. There is a need for more employees adept at gathering, analyzing, and developing plans based on data. More employees who are...

How Self-Awareness Enhances Communication

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

4 MIN

Everyone brings a unique perspective and lived experience to the table, which can make talking about certain topics daunting. While the importance of diverse voices in the workplace is immeasurable,...

How to Develop Your Personal Leadership Style

Leadership Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

6 MIN

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, leaders must be equipped with the skills to navigate complex challenges, build inclusive teams, and drive high performance. Leadership is...

The Keys to Successful ERGs

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

3 MIN

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are invaluable for enhancing the employee experience and creating inclusive cultures. The social injustice movements of 2020 forced many organizations to analyze their...

The Importance of Embracing Neurodiversity

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

Stephen Hawking was known for his brilliant mind. It might be tempting to think he embodies some idea of the “right” kind of thinking. You might think you should put all your effort into thinking...

Connecting with Your Remote Workforce

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

4 MIN

Finding connections with others is one of the most vital parts of being human. According to a recent study by Blueboard, 85 percent of HR professionals say that feeling connected at work is...

4 Steps to Building an Effective Learning Culture

Leadership Development, Employee Learning & Development, Hybrid Workforce, Company Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion  

4 MIN

Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever before. Economists predict this diversity will continue to grow. Although building a learning culture takes time, it has a significant impact on employee...

How Effective Leaders Use Situational Leadership

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

4 MIN

According to Kenneth Blanchard and Paul Hersey, the thinkers behind the situational leadership approach, there is no one best leadership style. Even if a particular leadership style works for one...

Performance Reviews Have Changed—Here’s How to Change With Them

Leadership Development, Company Culture, Employee Well-being  

5 MIN

If there is one corporate activity universally dreaded by both employees and managers alike, it’s the annual performance review. Traditionally, such reviews rate employees once a year, measuring them...

How Important are Innovation Skills in Today's Workplace?

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

3 MIN

The straightforward answer is EXTREMELY! Diverse teams with different types of innovation skills drive innovation. Did you know teams without ethnicity and gender diversity are 27% more likely to...

Supporting the Caregiving Employees in Your Workforce

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

4 MIN

From workplace responsibilities to helping children navigate Zoom school and checking in on elderly parents, employee caregivers have managed a lot of daily roles. Caregiving is one of the most...

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