New leader training needs to be a key component of every organization’s learning and development plan.
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You Have 6 Words – What’s Your Hope for 2022?
leedsley, Communication, Goal setting, Life, Possibilities, Uncategorized, hope, new year, six words, 0Many of us have become proficient at expressing complete thoughts (both sensical and non-sensical) within Twitter character limitations. But...
It’s Time We Paid Attention to Workplace Stress
leedsley, Leadership, People, Uncategorized, wellness, digital intensity, The Great Resignation, workplace stress, 0Employee productivity has increased over the past year but at a significant human cost.
Team Conflict: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly
leedsley, Communication, conflict resolution, Leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, diverse thinking, self-awareness, team conflict, 0When managed effectively, team conflict can result in new ideas, deeper relationships and stronger teams.
Accepting the Gift of Feedback
Karen Colligan, Feedback, Leadership, learning and development, Personal development, Uncategorized, Emotional Intelligence, personal development plan, 0Most of us have a tough time receiving feedback, especially when it’s uninvited. We either immediately reject it (“What...
Leadership Development – A Shared Responsibility
Karen Colligan, Behavioral assessments, leadership development, learning and development, self-awareness, Uncategorized, leadership, personal development plan, 0In my last blog I wrote about the importance of leadership development at all levels. And, as I said,...
Creating a Culture of Accountability
Karen Colligan, Accountability, Leadership, Performance, Teams, Uncategorized, leadership, 0As I work with leaders in different organizations, I’m hearing a common frustration: “there’s no sense of accountability.” When...
Best wishes for a warm and wonderful Holiday Season! May all your hopes and dreams come true in the...
Each Work Style Brings Value to the Team
Karen Colligan, Communication, Diversity, Teams, Uncategorized, leadership, personality types, team diversity, 0We all tend to gravitate toward people who are like us. This is true in our friendships, our relationships...
How About a Little Kindness?
Karen Colligan, Health, Life, People, Personalities, Uncategorized, health, people, 0I’m always amazed – and encouraged – by the countless examples of human kindness and generosity that emerge in...
Welcome 2015: The Year of Being Present
Karen Colligan, Jersey shore, Life, Uncategorized, health, life, 0“Wherever you are, be there. If you can be fully present now, you’ll know what it means to live.”...
Forget Ropes Courses and Mandatory Dinners – Let Teams Develop Naturally
Karen Colligan, Communication, Engagement, Teams, Uncategorized, professional and team leadership, team diversity, 0Oh, the dreaded team event. Am I really going to have to balance six feet in the air and...