Leadership Development Blog

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Feedback is necessary for success. It’s a key variable in every relationship, be it work, sports, play or your personal life. In order for feedback to be fruitful, it has to be delivered in a way that sticks. Further, feedback needs to be a mutual exchange. Employees need to feel free and secure enough to provide […]