3 Tips for Effective Listening
The Power of Listening Have you ever been frustrated by someone who doesn’t listen? Listening is a wonderful gift. It doesn’t cost anything to listen better–just a little time and your attention. Being heard makes employees feel motivated, involved, and successful. Listening at Work However, effective listening is too often lacking in business. In this […]
Succession Planning: Beyond the C-Suite
It’s that time of year again — a time of resolutions, new beginnings, and looking toward the future. Whether this year marks your company’s first year in business or your hundredth anniversary, nobody knows exactly what the future holds. That’s all the more reason to prepare for predictable changes, and strengthen your organization against unforeseen […]
Leadership Development: Your Best Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s Resolution yet? A new year is a perfect time to resolve to invest in leadership development. Whether you’re a new or experienced manager, or if you’re eyeing a promotion to the C-Suite, attending a leadership development workshop can help you gain the insights and interpersonal skills that lead to career […]
How Do Your Hiring Practices Stack Up?
Congratulations, your company is doing well and you’re ready to expand! It’s time to hire some fresh talent and move into the next stage of growth. But you’re worried about the potential cost of a bad hire — how do you ensure that you choose the right candidate? The first step is to take a […]
Too Much Socializing in the Workplace – Strategies for Handling (Actionable)
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Too Much Socializing in the Workplace Have you ever had an employee who spends so much time socializing that he doesn’t get his work done? How do you handle this situation? Should you avoid assigning him work that is more sociable? Do you pair him with a teammate who is more task-oriented? […]
How to Handle a Condescending Boss
Condescending Boss Dealing with an arrogant boss does not rank on on the list of favorite work activities! How to deal with a condescending boss who thinks he knows all the answers and looks down on you? We’ll explore 3 alternatives and provide guidance to help you navigate these challenging waters adroitly. As an added […]
Creating a Culture of Innovation and Collaboration
If you want to grow your organization, you must first begin with a strong foundation. Start with a culture that supports innovation and collaboration to drive results. But innovation and collaboration don’t happen overnight. Where to Begin? Creating a culture that supports innovation and collaboration begins with employees and managers who develop supportive behaviors. Leaders […]
Facilitator Talks about Leadership Through People Skills Workshop
Lynne Hayes, founder and CEO of Edgehill Consultants, is a corporate trainer and instructional designer. She has years of experience facilitating a variety of workshops for many different organizations. Lynne has been facilitating Leadership Through People Skills for the past year. We sat down with Lynne to get her thoughts on this new program that […]
The Unifying Power of Q4 People Skills
Pam Hager, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Instructional Consulting, shares another leadership learning insight with us about the power of People Skills: “Recently, I was reflecting on a guest speaker’s story. He told the group about how he had successfully implemented Q4 People Skills throughout his company. For everyone listening, his story amplified the power of […]
Why Don’t We Just Hire All Q4s?
Pam Hager, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Instructional Consulting, shares another leadership development insight with us: “I recently introduced a new group of learners to Q4 behavior. The group was very interested in learning how each of the four different behaviors found on the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™ can impact others. The group spent a lot […]
