Posts by Shana Bosler
Cultivate Inspired Leadership with Influence & Motivation
Leaders who can effectively influence and motivate bring a touch of magic to their organizations. They unleash new levels of performance in employees who become energized to help the company achieve or exceed its objectives. Influence is the ability to inspire others to take action. It’s about creating a compelling vision and persuading staff to…
Read MoreTrainers Need Training Too
“Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you will ever have is your mind and what you put into it.” – Albert Einstein There’s an interesting paradox within the Learning & Development (L&D) profession. Often, talent development specialists are so focused on supporting their stakeholders and ensuring that they get valuable learning experiences…
Read MoreLeadership Skill Spotlight: Resilience
When an organization experiences setbacks, leaders are looked to for guidance and support. Maintaining a level head and attending to adversity with a constructive mindset is instrumental. Leaders with “the ability to respond adaptably to challenges” (Center for Creative Leadership) demonstrate resilience. Resilience is a foundational leadership skill, as it enables a team, department or…
Read More6 Precursors to Poor Productivity
Most leaders understand the importance of productivity. As a metric, it evaluates three core components, including: Efficiency, or the inputs required to execute a task, Quantity, or the amount produced, and Quality, or the worth or value of the deliverables. Each element can influence the company’s growth. An effective use of resources contributes to lower…
Read MoreMiscommunication Managed!
Clear and effective communication is the cornerstone of a dynamic work environment. 72% of leaders even credit effective communication to increase productivity. Still, misunderstandings among colleagues are common, leading to potential conflict and disruptions to workflow. Addressing these challenges proactively can transform misalignment into opportunities for greater understanding and growth. In fact, strong communication practices…
Read MoreThe Power of Positive Intent
“I know my life is better when I work from the assumption that everyone is doing the best they can.” — Brené Brown, Dare to Lead At the heart of a supportive, motivating culture lies the practice of assuming positive intent. When employees adopt a ‘benefit of the doubt’ mentality, it frees their minds from…
Read MoreImproving Connection: Overcoming Communication Challenges in a Hybrid Workplace
We know that hybrid work is popular – at least with employees and growing firms. Personnel prefer a hybrid model 83% of the time, and it’s also favored by 63% of high-revenue growth companies. While the approach may be embraced by many, it still comes with some drawbacks. One of those challenges is communication. In…
Read More7 Management Practices to Elevate Engagement
Effective management is one of the most vital components of a successful workplace ecosystem. From motivating and developing staff to actualizing long-term objectives and achieving organizational goals, people leaders are instrumental in driving the business forward. To succeed, managers should invest time and energy in employee engagement. Studies show that companies with invested employees are…
Read MoreInspire Unlearning and Relearning in the Workplace
“The purpose of learning isn’t to affirm our beliefs; it’s to evolve our beliefs.” – Adam Grant, “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” The words “unlearning” and “relearning” have been quite popular in the professional development space for the last few years, especially in light of the increased use of artificial…
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Connection
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? If you’ve read any of the previous blogs in the culture series, you’ll know that every workplace has a distinct feel and flavor. We’ve identified the 6 Cs of Culture that consistently are a part of engaging, motivating environments. They include: Communication Collaboration Care Connection Commendation Career My colleagues…
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