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06/13/2023

Organizations aren’t static entities. They need to grow and change, and that can only happen when the people at the center of the work have opportunities to grow and achieve their goals. That’s why good leaders are intentional about helping their people develop — because they know that develop...

05/22/2023

good advice...

Great leaders are some of the most valuable assets a business can have. They support a healthy and productive working environment; they know how to both push people to meet challenges and celebrate wins; and they are active in lifting up the entire organization by helping their people develop skills...

12/09/2022

Sure, some people seem like they have creativity and innovative ideas bursting out of their fingertips… but there’s actually no such thing as someone who’s just “not creative.” Creativity can be developed just like any other skill, and it’s important in the workplace. Read on for a few t...

11/21/2022

As I reflect on 2022, and think about the challenges and opportunities our clients have faced this year, I keep coming back to one thing: despite all of the changes that have taken place around workplace norms and practices, particularly since the pandemic, a strong equals a strong o...

08/24/2022

More good advice from Success labs...

Change is a constant, in life and in business. Great leaders inspire trust, even when the forces of volatility and uncertainty are rocking their business. Read on for some tips from Devin on how to lead a team confidently in times of change, with resources to help you use change and ambiguity as mom...

04/04/2022

for great insights on the latest in leadership development, check out our friends at Success Labs!

From our team to yours... leadership development opportunities and tips and strategies straight from our expert consultants. Register for the monthly Success Labs newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/SuccessLabsNews

03/25/2022

Great article from our friends at Success Labs...

We are in the middle of one of the most volatile and complex business environments I’ve ever seen. Since March 2020, organizations have been forced to navigate a pandemic, new work tools and collaborative technologies, supply chain issues, shifting public safety measures… and now, companies are ...

03/14/2022

Interesting woman...

Brewer says inclusion and equity are about making employees feel seen and heard.

02/17/2022

If you're in the Baton Rouge area...worth looking into...

We're welcoming a new Leadership Coaching Series and Management Incubator cohort a week after Mardi Gras... and today, Devin is sharing some of the basics behind the Developing Others competency!

This is a key skill for leaders to build, and a vital part of any organization's people strategy. By developing others, you are helping to build a culture of growth and success throughout your entire organization.

1. Holding Development Discussions--
Having regular discussions with your people about their interests, professional goals, and career path opens up a pathway for connecting to the right resources to be successful.

2. Creating Development Plans--
Working with your people to create individual development plans helps to align their personal career goals with the needs of the business.

3. Investing in Trainings--
Creating space for development through trainings, team building, knowledge transfer, etc will catalyze individual, team, and organizational growth.

We go into detail on all of this, and more, in our leadership workshops. Just shoot us a message... one of our consultants will be happy to chat with you about your specific people needs!

12/10/2021

Be an ally, not a critic.

10/05/2021

from our friends at Success Labs...

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Even the most far-sighted prognosticators predicted little of what this year would bring – and how multi-layered crises would affect every industry and market. The reality of the VUCA world (accepting the certainty that Volatile, Unc...

08/05/2021

Excellent advice...easier said than done...

Avoiding emotional responses is key. In the face of conflict, make sure you are focusing on listening, instead of reacting!

1. If emotions are running high between colleagues who are meeting together, consider scheduling the meeting for another time.
2. If you are finding it difficult to maintain composure in the face of conflict, try to identify and work around your triggers. This will help you to prepare professional & unemotional responses ahead of time, when you're not in the heat of the moment.
3. Prioritize repairing relationships. Relationships can become stressed and compromised during and after conflict. Develop a plan of action that improves communication and collaboration.

With these conflict management skills you can avoid compromising your people strategy with high-emotion reactions to stressful events.