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Workforce Differentiators: Connected Leaders

December 8, 2017Team ManagementWorkforce Differentiators: Connected LeadersOften, it is difficult to determine why we connect with the people that we do; however, connections are undeniable once established. As discussed in a previous blog found here, warmth is usually that je ne said quoi that inevitably results in our valuing of the best workplace leaders. Once warmth is sensed and trust isRead

Do You Have This Highly Valued Leadership Skill?

November 10, 2017Employee EngagementDo You Have This Highly Valued Leadership Skill?Although capability and expertise are undisputed characteristics of successful leaders, there are some traits that truly differentiate a good leader from a great one. According to Loran Nordgren, an associate professor of management and organizations at the Kellogg School: “a leader’s overall effectiveness is predicted more by warmth than competence” (Nordgren, 2017). To quantify thisRead

Sports Teams Yet to Capitalize on Analytics

October 26, 2017Team ManagementSports Teams Yet to Capitalize on AnalyticsWhen people first hear analytics when referring to sports, their mind tends to instantly think of performance metrics. Pages and pages of complex data that supposedly communicate information about players and teams. Now of course these stats are useful when it comes to playing strategy and team systems, but there is another aspect of competitiveRead

The 5 C’s of Successful Business Leadership

November 18, 2016Employee EngagementThe 5 C’s of Successful Business LeadershipLeadership is an important skill in today’s business environment. Although top executives are considered leadership positions, not every boss is an effective leader. Leadership is a combination of an innate ability and an acquired skill. For business professionals, we have developed the 5 C’s to transform you from a boss to a leader.Read

Why Do Employees Resist Change?

August 14, 2016Employee EngagementWhy Do Employees Resist Change?Change can hit employees in a number of ways, and let’s face it; the results are not always pretty. Change can range from an implementation of a new software, to a transformation in leadership. Regardless of the type, when an organization undergoes any change, it is usually trying to improve performance or address existing issues.Read

5 Common Mistakes New Leaders Make

May 31, 2016Hiring & Selection Process5 Common Mistakes New Leaders MakeWhen first promoted to a leadership position, most people realize very quickly that their responsibilities are different from what they have been used to. A different perspective and set of skills are required to be effective. Sadly, the position doesn’t come with a manual and for most, mistakes are made. While most mistakes are notRead

4 Tips To Managing Stress In the Workplace

March 4, 2016Team Management4 Tips To Managing Stress In the WorkplaceEveryone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Stress can affect our quality of life—not only at the office, but in our personal lives as well. Chronic stress can be harmful to both physical and emotional health which is why knowing how to manage work-related stressRead

Become a More Effective Coach Using The Predictive Index System®

July 31, 2014Leadership PipelineBecome a More Effective Coach Using The Predictive Index System®Don’t treat others how YOU would like to be treated; treat others how THEY would like to be treated Doing and telling are two very different things. This disparity is often observed in the sports world. Why couldn’t Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One”, lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a mediocre .500 winning percent? In theRead