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Mar 12, 2025 • 7min
Companies want scalable leadership development. Here’s how to do it right
Scalability is reshaping leadership training, proving that quality doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Organizations increasingly seek innovative solutions to nurture future leaders while bridging gaps in leadership pipelines. The rise of informal leaders who impact teams without formal titles is explored, along with the crucial role that technology plays in cultivating talent. Mentorship and coaching emerge as key components for success, promising a bright future for organizational productivity through scalable leadership development.

Mar 11, 2025 • 8min
The problem with Employee Appreciation Day
Making people feel valued and included isn’t a once-a-year undertaking. Here’s what really makes the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2025 • 8min
How to reframe anger at work to your advantage
Anger in the workplace is more common than you might think. Understanding how to manage the direction and intensity of this emotion can lead to better interactions. Strategies for transforming anger into constructive energy are highlighted, emphasizing emotional intelligence and self-belief. The importance of avoiding pitfalls like defensiveness and lack of rest is also discussed. Learn to navigate anger effectively to enhance both relationships and professional outcomes.

Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
No matter the situation or your role, don’t unknowingly sink your negotiations by using the wrong language. These phrases reveal your inexperience and lack of confidence in one sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 7min
How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025
If you want to attract and retain this generation of workers, it’s time to move beyond outdated requirements and offer flexibility and real growth opportunities. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2025 • 6min
Here’s what happens when AI takes over performance reviews
Can technology make the dreaded process better or will it reduce us all to data points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 7min
Why your Gen Z employees are unhappy—and what you can do about it
It’s easy for leaders to brand Gen Z workers as entitled. But it’s worth moving past lazy tropes to understand what this generation is actually asking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 11min
Why kindness is the key to high performance at work
Kindness often gets bad press, or people might even say there’s no place for kindness at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 7min
How great leaders turn failure into fuel for growth
The difference between successful leaders and stagnant ones isn’t failure itself—it’s how they respond to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2025 • 7min
3 ways ‘competency checking’ can impact your workplace
The practice of imposing extra scrutiny on Black employees (and other workers of color) can show up in a few ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices