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Leadership development program: What it is and why you need one
Only 11% of organizations believe they have a strong bench to fill leadership positions, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2021-and it’s the lowest rate global consulting firm DDI has seen in a decade.
Smart leadership development goals for success
Imagine yourself at the starting line, muscles coiled, adrenaline pumping. The race is about to begin, but you have no direction and there is no finish line in sight.
Key leadership communication skills and how to improve them
Why do employees quit? Is it because tasks and responsibilities don’t live up to their expectations? Because they’re surrounded by gossipy or unsupportive coworkers? Or is it because the coffee in the break room is really that bad?
What is leadership coaching?
If you’re toying with the idea of leadership coaching, consider these stats from the Institute of Coaching: 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence and 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships and improved communication.
9 leadership challenges we'll face post-pandemic (and how to overcome them)
From Covid-19 to racial injustices to economic instability—a lot has happened since March 2020.
The link between leadership and culture
You can’t build company culture from scratch. It’s an asset built over time, by values and behaviors percolating down through the entire organization. No matter how many fancy PowerPoints you make or catchy slogans you paint on the office walls, it simply can’t be forced.
What causes a lack of motivation at work (And how to overcome it)
Why is motivation so hard to find these days? In Mental Health America's 2019 Mind the Workplace report, 58% of employees reported a lack of motivation at work.
Is a lack of motivation stopping you from living your best life?
As 2020 draws to a close many people are feeling a lack of motivation. Year end fatigue isn't uncommon, but this year has been particularly challenging. Covid-19 has left scars across nations and households, leaving countless people feeling desperate, depressed and with low motivation to keep going.
Kidpreneurs': Raising the next generation of rock star entrepreneurs
The way we work is changing, and millennials are leading the charge on starting new businesses. But what about the next generation of entrepreneurs? Heck, with people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg perceived as the contemporary, ‘hip’ face of business innovation, maybe entrepreneurship will be the new ‘stage school’! (Will there ever be such a thing an an ‘entrepreneur mom’, complete with a reality show? Time will tell.)
Job security: how to boost your team’s confidence in the future – and why work stability matters
How secure we feel in our jobs has a huge impact on how happy we are at work and how long we’ll stay there. With so much riding on the income we make from our jobs – food and shelter among them – no one looks forward to the day they’re told they no longer have a job. But did you know only 20% of workers feel truly secure in their jobs1?
Is Jeff Bezos’ leadership style good or bad? It’s complicated
Summing up the essence of the Jeff Bezos’ leadership style in one sentence is difficult.
Jealousy at work: The telltale signs and how to deal with it
You’re in a meeting at work when it’s announced that one of your colleagues has been promoted. They have a new, important title (and you’re guessing a bigger salary too).
Jazz HR vs Greenhouse vs Lever Software
Finding employees who have the right skills and align with your company's values can be a challenge. Especially in the purpose-driven economy. This makes it harder to find the right candidate and prolongs the hiring process.
Is time tracking the ultimate productivity hack for busy entrepreneurs?
You’re an entrepreneur on the rise, dedicating every skerrick of resources to realizing your business dreams. However, there’s one thing no venture capitalist or Kickstarter backer can raise for you: time.
Is the Myers-Briggs Test Accurate? You'd be Surprised.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types have been used by organizations for 70 years. So why are we still using it?
iSolved human capital management vs. Fingerprint for Success
As an HR business leader, it's important to have an efficient and organized system for keeping track of critical employee data.