Why Emotional Intelligence is Important for New Managers
“Emotional intelligence is responsible for 90% of a manager’s success (Harvard Division of Continuing Ed, 2015)”. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) experts agree that raising your EQ has a direct impact on how well you perform at work. “But what do emotions have to do with work?”, you ask. Turns out, a lot! Research shows that managers […]
Continue readingTeams who talk about communication are more successful
3 Reasons to talk about communication Did you know that communication, or the lack of it, is listed as the most common cause of conflict? It’s also a large contributor to performance issues. You can get ahead of those problems by openly discussing communication as a team. There are many benefits to having open conversations […]
Continue readingEmotional Intelligence – what’s the big deal?
Studies have consistently highlighted the significance of emotional intelligence for managers and their effectiveness in various aspects of their role. It has been found that managers with higher EQ are more likely to inspire and motivate their teams and build strong relationships. They are more likely to create a positive work environment that fosters employee […]
Continue readingWhat’s missing in feedback conversations?
When people receive meaningful feedback, they have the opportunity to grow, leverage strengths and discover blind spots. Research done by Gallup shows that employees who receive regular feedback are 3.5 more likely to be engaged in their work than those who do not. Over 3 times! Research published in The Journal of Applied Psychology showed […]
Continue readingDeveloping Employees from Hire to Exit
The employee journey starts with the recruitment process and moves through onboarding to development and finally exit. We call this process a “People System”. A company’s ‘people system’ carries an employee through their entire journey, from recruitment to exit. Ideally, the employee journey is aligned with the company’s vision, mission and values. As this image […]
Continue readingConsider These 6 Elements for Your Leadership Development Program
These 6 elements will enrich your leadership development training program. A Sponsor. This is someone on the executive team who is a champion for the program. They participate in the kickoff and celebration, as well as one other point in the program. Coaching. Provide a coach to each participant to process and integrate what they’re […]
Continue readingHorses teach us about communication and leadership
Have you ever wondered how horses are like humans? We are both herd animals. We are both social and highly communicative. Horses can not communicate something they are not feeling – they are completely authentic. That is what makes them such great coaches and mirrors. Horse Power Leadership™ provides a safe environment that surfaces profound […]
Continue readingWhen NOT to Delegate
Have you ever heard anyone say that leadership is about getting everything done all by yourself? Neither have I. We all know that leadership is the art of getting things done through other people. The way to do that is through effective delegation. The best leaders, though, also know when not to delegate in their […]
Continue readingTurning Subject Matter Experts into Expert Trainers
3 Tips for Selecting Trainers It takes more than being a SME (subject matter expert) to be a great trainer. Having information down cold is an important attribute of a good trainer, but it’s just the beginning. Trainers with “the edge” are continuously reading the room, engaging participants, managing time, and checking for knowledge transfer. […]
Continue readingNeeds Assessments for Learning & Development
It’s prime time to be conducting needs assessments to plan meaningful learning & organizational development initiatives for the coming year. Here are three tips for crafting thoughtful questions that will get to the heart of what you need to know. 1. Inquire at all levels Use surveys, focus groups and interviews to seek information from […]
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