Posts by Emergenetics International
A Surprising Factor that Drives Company Growth
(This post was originally written by Morgan Browning for Inc.com) Creating a strong sense of purpose will drive company growth. I see this exemplified each and every day. Case in point: I was on a call the other day when my colleague, Nikki, walked in and confidently held up a sticky note with a number…
Read MoreAchieving Holistic Innovation
I’ve often wondered the difference between creativity and innovation, but I’ve never looked it up till now. Merriam-Webster dictionary tells me the following: Creativity is the ability to make new things or think of new ideas Innovation is the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices or methods Both seem to emphasise “new”. The…
Read More7 Ways to Communicate More Effectively Than Ever Before
The science of communication isn’t hard to understand. Be clear, be compelling and be responsive. To communicate more effectively, it means doing these three simple things really well. And that’s where communication becomes incredibly challenging. As a leaders and employees, we all need to communicate constantly, whether in person, via email or chat, or in…
Read MoreOvercoming Generational Communication Barriers
(This post was originally written by Morgan Browning for Inc.com) We were on-site last week at a long-time client, and during a session on the topic of generational diversity, a whole lot of concerns were raised to the effect of “we don’t understand them” and “we don’t know how to market to them”. “Them”, of…
Read MoreCompany Culture in the Digital Age
Employee development has already been integrated into company strategy, business goals, and the leadership pipeline. And now more and more organizations are realizing that strong company cultures can not only be bolstered by training but actually built into training and development. It’s not always easy—distilling company culture into training initiatives that employees can easily access…
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Learning Styles to Design Better Learning Programs
(This post was originally written by Morgan Browning for Inc.com) There’s ample scientific evidence supporting the idea that constant learning is good for the brain. Marian Diamond, a renowned neuroscientist, says that the brain can actually become sharper and stronger with a little focused effort. With this in mind, implementing a purposeful employee learning and…
Read MoreHow to Build Rapport and Embrace Behavioral Differences
(This post was originally written by Morgan Browning for Inc.com) Is there someone in the office that you just aren’t quite on the same page with? Maybe you walk away from every interaction feeling like you’ve offended that person or vice versa. Or you’re at a loss for words, or he won’t let you get…
Read MoreUnderstanding Motivation: Start with What Drives You
When it comes to motivation, we often wonder how to motivate others – at work it’s about employee motivation whereas at home it might be motivating our kids. The best place to get answers lies within ourselves. Literally. What motivates you? If we are able to answer this and gain insights, we would probably better…
Read MoreThe Hard Truth About Soft Skills
This article was originally written by Morgan Browning for Inc.com I have a serious issue with the term “soft skills.” You know, those skills that the United States Department of Labor lists as Communication; Enthusiasm and Attitude; Teamwork; Networking; Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; and Professionalism. Every one of those skills is absolutely critical to…
Read More5 Signs You Work in a Great Company Culture
Emergenetics International is proud to partner with Namely for a series of guest blog posts. To create a product or an experience people love, you must first create a company culture that employees can love. Company culture flows from the inside of a company outward, where it can attract or repel an audience. You may…
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