Receiving feedback can be challenging, especially when it feels critical or hurtful. However, the way we perceive, and handle feedback greatly affects our personal and professional growth. The key lies in taking feedback objectively and constructively, regardless of the giver’s intention. Remember what Ken Blanchard said. “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” You can’t improve…
Failure. It’s a word that carries a heavy weight, evoking fear and uncertainty in the hearts of many. We’ve all heard about the importance of overcoming this fear, but let’s dig deeper into the topic. Is there a better way to view failure? Should we be afraid of it? The answer may surprise you. When…
The great resignation, quiet quitting, low employee engagement, and the changing workplace dynamics brought about by the difference in values and expectations of Gen X, Y, and Zs. The need for HR to be a strategic partner has become so critical that being a stuck HR is not only bad but also dangerous to the…
Nope, it does not include the lack of skills. That’s the easiest barrier to address. When we talk about the barriers to leadership, we are not referring to the technical skills required to lead a team. Instead, we are talking about the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent individuals from becoming effective leaders. In this…
The workplace has evolved drastically over the years, and with it, the expectations of employees have changed as well. In the past, the traditional approach to managing people has been to adopt a command-and-control management style. However, with the rise of a new generation of workers, this management style is no longer effective. Gen Z…
Human resources (HR) managers play a critical role in an organization’s success by managing its most important asset, its employees. Lately, the need for them to take more strategic steps, and innovative approaches amidst new challenges brought about by changing employee values, technology, and the pandemic has become greater. However, many CEOs and business leaders…
A huge amount of learning and development investment go to waste simply because many of the people in charge (HR, L&D Managers) tend to operate in a vacuum, by not involving a key stakeholder in creating a culture where organizational members take full responsibility for their development and continually seek opportunities to learn. It is…
Coaching is a valuable talent development skill. Anyone who possesses this skill can help others enhance their capacity to perform, address personal and professional hindrances, and help facilitate the development of others, potentials. Developing one’s coaching skills is one of the most important investments one can make in strengthening one’s leadership capabilities. Despite all the…
Course Rationale and Description We all know resilience is an important trait. People mistake resilience for the ability to endure hardships. It’s more than that. Resilience is succeeding despite difficulties. Successful people and companies are resilient. Having resiliency allows people to come back from disappointment and failure more robust and more determined than ever to…
Great managers are experts in the art and science of recognition. They recognize the importance of employee engagement in achieving organizational success. When employees are engaged, they feel a profound connection with the company, take ownership of its goals and do their best to contribute to its success. When they are disengaged, they sleep-walk through…