Today, if you make the case that people leaders are the critical focus for organizational success, you will meet with little resistance. This represents a … Read more
What Leadership Looks Like Today
Less than 1 in 5 businesses say existing leaders are “very effective” at meeting business goals. What’s more, 84% of companies predict a shortfall of … Read more
The Next Big Challenge for Training Leaders Is Anxiety
Given the suddenness and severity of the pandemic’s onset, a great many learning and development leaders have performed admirably. From transitioning … Read more
4 Ways to Improve Cross-Functional Communication
The weather forecaster issues a tornado warning, so you get out your new flashlight to make sure it’s working in case the electricity goes out. It’s not. … Read more
The Challenge of Measuring Soft Skills
As the use of automation and artificial intelligence ramps up in the workplace, organizations are discovering skills gaps in some unexpected places. … Read more
New Data Reveals That HR Leaders Are Using the Wrong Leadership Style
HR leaders are generally considered among the nicest leaders. Compared to other areas, like finance, operations, or sales, HR leaders are more likely to … Read more
When Retention Becomes the Enemy of Recruitment
In some circles, employee retention is considered the holy grail of a healthy, happy, and productive workforce. I suppose it’s a logical conclusion, … Read more
How to Demonstrate Your Value as a People Leader
There is an all-too-common perception of a company’s people team being a cost center. Leaders who continue to hold that mindset clearly don’t understand … Read more
Warning: Your One-On-Ones Are Failing
One-on-one meetings between managers and employees should be a required activity for every leader. This conversation is the fastest and least expensive … Read more
Why Companies Fail to Innovate
Leaders are obsessed with innovation. Becoming more agile and innovative are among CEOs top priorities. Why, then, do so many companies fail to innovate? … Read more