Great Leaders Inspire Others
“If you can’t find a good role model, be one” – Gale Anne Hurt As a leader, you have a significant influence on your team. That influence can (intentionally or …
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Great Leaders Have Expressive Control
“When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced [person] relies on the language of the first” – Ralph Waldo Emerson When leaders prepare for important conversations, …
Getting the Most Out of Your Succession Planning Software
Studies show that software (particularly artificial intelligence and automation) are growing in popularity, and hybrid project management, which includes a combination of traditional and modern management (i.e., agile, scrum, software-based …
How Strong is Your Emotional Intelligence?
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability and willingness to attend to and modify emotions in oneself and others. Often, this is done through empathy and controlled …
Great Leaders Have Strong Working Relationships
“The good life is built with good relationships” – Robert J. Waldinger Leaders depend on strong working relationships with upper management, peers, and direct reports to succeed professionally. Leaders are …
Succession Planning and Progress Expectations
Succession planning is an essential strategic process that helps organizations build a prosperous future. That being said, it may take a while to see results, especially if succession planning is …
Competency Frameworks FAQ
“Rule books tell people what to do. Frameworks tell people how to act. Rule books insist on discipline. Frameworks allow for creativity.” – Simon Sinek Often, these frameworks are misunderstood, …
Great Leaders Have Balance
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” – Dolly Parton The demanding pace of modern work culture may pressure leaders to invest long …
Great Leaders Regulate Others’ Emotions
“Before you’re a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch There is no denying that coworkers …
Competency Frameworks 101
“A [competency] framework is a ‘frame that works’ to put those [competencies] into practice.” Paul Hughes, professional keynote speaker Whether it’s organizational values or key performance indicators (KPIs), competency frameworks …