As a team member or manager, it’s crucial to ensure your leader understands what you and your team require to succeed. Clear communication about your needs not only improves team performance but also strengthens the relationship with your leader. Here are three key strategies to help your leader support and understand your team’s needs: Provide …
by Betsy Barnich 
Developing leaders within an organization has many benefits that are often discussed. However, what happens when an organization neglects leader development? In this week’s video blog, Matt Meuleners explores the costs associated with not prioritizing leadership growth and how these costs can harm organizations over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ASqMn-oEPA&t=1s
by Betsy Barnich 
Sustainable personal growth is essential for effective leadership. By cultivating positive habits, leaders can continuously improve their skills and inspire their teams. Here’s how to build habits that foster long-lasting personal and professional development: Start Small and Be Specific Sustainable growth begins with manageable steps. When setting goals for habit formation: – Choose one habit …
by Betsy Barnich 
Investing in employee development is a strategic move that has significant long-term benefits for both individuals and organizations. Here are four key ways that prioritizing people development now will pay off in the future: 1. Boosted Productivity and Innovation When employees receive ongoing training and development opportunities, they acquire new skills and knowledge that directly …
by Betsy Barnich 
Imagine you are driving, and someone cuts you off. You might quickly think they are a bad person. This quick judgment is due to attribution bias, where we make assumptions about others’ actions without knowing the full story. This bias can disrupt workplace harmony by creating negative cycles of assumptions and reactions. The Cycle of …
by Betsy Barnich 
The benefits of virtual programming are plenty: convenience, less cost due to travel, etc. But does virtual training really work? Can it provide a quality participant experience and the same knowledge transfer as in-person programming? In this post, Matt discusses this topic and what we’ve learned throughout the evolution of “virtual.” To see some virtual …
by Betsy Barnich 
In an era marked by rapid change and unpredictability, effective leadership is crucial for navigating uncertainty and disruption. Leaders must be equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate these challenges effectively. Here are actionable takeaways for tackling uncertainty and disruption in the workplace: 1. Embrace Continuous Learning An innovative mindset is foundational for thriving in uncertain …
by Betsy Barnich The scholarship application window for our Spring Accelerate and Elevate Institutes. Any potential applicants should submit their applications by Friday, June 21, 2024 to be considered for a seat in our fall cohorts. Learn more and apply here.
by Betsy Barnich Upskill your talent in just four months, with cohorts available year-round. Grow leaders regardless of their location, with a convenient live virtual delivery model that does not sacrifice results. Learn more about the Institutes here.
by Betsy Barnich A one-hour virtual orientation event is scheduled two weeks before classes commence and is intended for participants and participant supervisors. Learn more about the Institutes here.
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