The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Managers
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Managers We know from people manager assessment center data that technical competence and strategic vision alone are not enough to ensure leadership success. Why? Because leaders must get their work done with and through...
Leadership Learning Accelerators and Inhibitors
The Leadership Challenge Leaders are constantly challenged by changing conditions in the marketplace. High performing leaders deftly navigate uncertainty and help solve difficult problems in a way that inspires their teams. The more complex and high stakes the...
Top Manager Skills for Higher Performance
Step Up Your Manager Skills for Higher Performance Regardless of your tenure, title, or experience as a people manager, we believe that you can always improve your manager skills for higher performance. Why? Because helping people to perform at their peak in a way...
Ask Better Questions for Better Decisions
The Role of Manager – To Ask Better Questions for Better Decisions If you were to break down the role of being a people manager into only two phases, would you accept that managers are mainly called to (1) make decisions and then to (2) see that their decisions are...
How to Make Your First 90 Days as a Leader Count
First Impressions We’ve all experienced the power of first impressions, for better or for worse. For those taking on a new leadership role, that split second evaluation by your new team matters. As Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize winner known for his work on the...
Are Fast Decisions Better Decisions?
Are Fast Decisions Better? The Surprise About the Speed of Decision Making Leaders often ask "Are fast decisions better?" Don’t assume that all speedy decisions are made rashly. In fact, data from our change management simulation found that quick choices are often...
How To Design Better Work Meetings
Better Work Meetings Matter Most leaders, managers, and organizations need to design better work meetings. Meeting Planning and Facilitation Training experts know that the ability to conduct effective meetings is a fundamental skill gap of not only new managers, but...
