Experiences are powerful, and thus, being more intentional with them presents a tremendous opportunity for organizations to strengthen their development approach.
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From Thanks to Thriving: The Business Case For Gratitude
In all our work with leaders and clients in the past 23 years, one thing we’ve never heard is this: “We give way too much recognition and appreciation around here. If you could fix that, this place would be great!” Instead, we often hear: “I don’t get a lot of recognition or appreciation” OR“We aren’t great […]
Are You Promoting a Culture of Silence?
Leaders who don’t want a culture of silence must embody openness and transparency.
Practicing with a Purpose
Two years ago I decided to take up the game of golf. After a few lessons, I bravely invited my husband, a high school golf coach, to watch me practice on the driving range. Five minutes in, he asked me a question that has made me better both in golf and in business. His question […]
Being Strategic During Recovery
Stress is a part of daily life and comes in many forms. “Negative” stress can come from work, tough family situations, health issues, time limitations, or challenging issues. However, we can also experience “positive” stress from challenging ourselves physically or mentally through exercise, skill-building, study, or other types of new learning. Recovery is what happens […]
The Value of Nontraditional Mentoring
What is mentoring? In the traditional sense of the word, mentoring is when one offers wisdom, knowledge, experience or advice to others to help them progress in their career and life. Typically, in businesses that offer mentoring programs, the Mentor is someone with more tenure and experience. That person is paired with a Mentee, someone […]
Who is Your Talent Architect?
On a recent trip, my family and I had a chance to tour The Star in Frisco, TX. The Star is the home of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters. Now, before you think this is all about team or sports, consider this: the Dallas Cowboys is the most valuable sports franchise in the world, currently […]