Professional Development
Three Ways Talent Development and Human Resources Can Boost Employee Productivity
Did you know January is typically the least productive month of the year? This statistic may surprise you, particularly given the clichés we hear around this time about hitting the ground running and getting a jump on the new year. Of course, leaders are eager to get back to business after a much-deserved break, and…
Read MoreSix Self-Care Tips for Active Leaders
As a productive, driven leader, you may not feel like there is enough time in your day to devote to self-care. You likely prioritize work and family, and you may not be carving out and protecting time to ensure that you are at your best. You probably recognize the need for self-care and may continue…
Read MoreLooking Forward to the Year of the Employee
Reading the news these days, it seems like you can’t get away from the headlines about artificial intelligence and the rise of robots in our office spaces. And, yet, when I think about 2020 and what companies are really focusing on, I believe it will be the year of the employee. In the United States,…
Read MoreEmpower People Leaders to Be Effective Coaches
The role of Learning and Development professionals continues to expand. According to LinkedIn’s 2019 Workplace Learning Report, employees are growing more interested in training and increased budgets and executive support are paving the way for talent developers to play an even more strategic role in the business. Even with growing budgets, the responsibility of developing…
Read MoreEmpower Your Employees with Skills that Can’t Be Automated by Artificial Intelligence
Each year, technology plays an ever-increasing role in our lives and organizations. As Generation Z joins the workforce, companies are growing more thoughtful about how they incorporate technology to engage employees. After all, 96 percent of Generation Z own a smartphone and spend about six hours online each day. For younger generations, technology is simply…
Read MoreFour Myths About the Adaptability Quotient (AQ)
While you’re likely quite familiar with terms like IQ and EQ, you may be just learning about the newest “quotient” in the business world: adaptability. Over the past year, the adaptability quotient (AQ) has started to get quite a bit of attention. In its Worklife 101 series, the BBC even wrote about the rising importance…
Read MoreBoost Your Customer Service Skills
Have you ever had a customer service experience that inspired you to write a review or talk about it with a friend? If so, it’s likely that the company – and their customer service representatives – left either a fantastic or negative impression on you. Customer service has a major impact on your business. Companies…
Read MoreHow to Say No and Honor the Emergenetics® Attributes
Did you know that there are more than five billion Google search results for the phrase “how to say no”? Clearly, it’s a question that’s on a lot of people’s minds. Most of us have an innate desire to help others, which can make it difficult to say no when we’re met with a request.…
Read MoreFour Steps to Build a Culture of Candor in Your Company
Honesty is the best policy. A half-truth is a whole lie. No legacy is as rich as honesty. Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. There is no shortage of sayings and proverbs about the importance of being open and candid. Even in our business lives, it’s clear that transparency is significant…
Read MoreWhat Communication Skills Should You Prioritize?
How many job descriptions have you read (or created) that include “excellent communication skills” as a requirement? With the impact communication has on businesses, it’s no wonder that so many companies seek out these competencies to contribute to their workplace environment. Salesforce reported that 86 percent of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration or…
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