Dale Carnegie Oregon

10/14/2026

Imagine a manager telling an employee, “I’m happy to hear your ideas,” while checking their phone throughout the conversation. The words communicate openness. The behavior communicates something else entirely.

Employees notice these inconsistencies. A leader can say that feedback is welcome, but crossed arms, limited eye contact, visible frustration, or constantly looking toward the door may make someone think twice before speaking honestly.

The goal is not to analyze every movement or manufacture the “perfect” posture. It is to become aware of whether your nonverbal communication supports the message you are trying to send.

10/13/2026

We've brought together 10 skills that help people work better together, navigate challenges, and grow in their careers. Some might come naturally to you. Others may take a little more practice. That's what makes professional development so valuable.

Which word do you think is the most important for a successful team?

10/08/2026

Body language needs context.

A posture or gesture that feels perfectly natural with friends may communicate something very different in a job interview or meeting. Culture matters, too: eye contact, head movements, and other nonverbal cues don’t carry the same meaning everywhere. That’s a useful reminder for anyone working with people: stay curious before assuming you know what someone’s body language means.

It’s also important to be in control of your body language. Your body speaks before you do. Make sure it says what you want it to say:

To project confidence or authority, keep your posture open.
To show empathy, make someone feel seen by doing similar gestures.
To be more inclusive, direct your feet towards the person you're talking to.
To de-escalate conflict, keep your palms open.
And to show you're actively listening, tilt your head.

10/07/2026

A healthy team needs room for people to be learners.

Room to ask the question they think everyone else already understands. Room to try something and get it wrong. Room to offer an idea that isn’t fully formed yet. Room to respectfully question the way something has always been done.

That’s part of psychological safety.

When people know they can participate without fear of embarrassment, marginalization, or punishment, they have more freedom to contribute what they know and keep learning what they don’t.

10/06/2026

Professional development can be valuable at any point in your career.

There will always be another conversation to navigate, relationship to strengthen, challenge to work through, or skill worth practicing.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you invest in yourself. Curiosity and a willingness to grow are a great place to begin.

What would you like to get better at next?

10/01/2026

Most organizations would probably say employee engagement is important.

Here’s a better question: Could your employees tell that it is?

Only 31% of front-line managers and employees in Dale Carnegie research reported seeing evidence that their organizations actually prioritize engagement.

People notice what gets discussed regularly. They notice where resources go, what leaders ask about, what gets measured, and what managers are given time to focus on.

Take a look at your organization from an employee’s perspective. What signals are you sending about the importance of engagement?

09/30/2026

Sometimes hearing someone else’s story gives you a new way to think about your own.

That’s what makes podcasts such an interesting space for learning. Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Leadership Podcast brings together Joe Hart and leaders from across industries for conversations about leadership, growth, purpose, and potential.

This International Podcast Day, make a little room in your listening queue for a conversation that might stay with you long after the episode ends.

Available wherever you get your podcasts.

09/29/2026

Growth rarely happens all at once. More often, it happens quietly through the choices we continue making.

Choosing to learn. Choosing to try again. Choosing to speak up. Choosing to listen. Choosing to step into an opportunity that asks a little more of us.

Over time, those choices become part of who we are.

What choice is helping you grow right now?

09/24/2026

The way you lead may change depending on the people, situation, and challenges in front of you.

Still, most of us have certain tendencies we return to. Understanding those patterns can give you useful insight into how you motivate people, make decisions, communicate, and create an environment for others to contribute.

Take a look through these four leadership styles and spend a minute reflecting on your own.

Where do you see yourself?

Read more on Dale Carnegie's blog: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/blog/

09/24/2026

looks different depending on where you sit.
believe the organization is on the same page.
Less than half of individual , the people closest to ex*****on, agree.
That isn't resistance. It's misalignment. And it starts before implementation ever begins.

Link to our latest research on Leading Organizational Change: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/resources/sustaining-change?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wp_orgazitaional_change

09/23/2026

Appreciation carries more meaning when it comes from genuine attention.

Notice the person who quietly keeps things moving. The teammate who asks thoughtful questions. The manager who makes time to listen. The coworker who follows through.

Then put what you noticed into words.

09/22/2026

"The Dale Carnegie Course was the first course, and Dale Carnegie's book was the first book in self-help that I employed." - Marc S. Cooper, Chairman & CEO of Solomon Partners

Marc Cooper joined our President & CEO, Joe Hart, on the Take Command Podcast to talk about the mindset behind his growth.

Since becoming CEO in 2016, Marc has led Solomon Partners' transformation from roughly 35 bankers to more than 200, expanding the firm's industry coverage from two sectors to more than a dozen.

In this conversation, Marc shares how growing up with learning disabilities shaped his early confidence, why a became a turning point, and what he learned after unexpectedly stepping into the CEO role. His philosophy: "All success, in my view, comes from getting out of your zone."

Marc also opens up about how trust, transparency, and shared ownership built a culture made for growth and why human and will matter even more as AI reshapes the workplace.

Listen to the full episode of Take Command: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/from-learning-disabilities-to-ceo-the-leadership-mindset-behind-growth?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_marc_cooper

09/18/2026

Most efforts don't fail because the strategy was wrong.
They fail because something breaks down between the plan and the people executing it.

Join Dale Carnegie for a free Executive Business Brief: Change Management - The Human System Behind Aligned Ex*****on.

You will walk away with a practical framework for:
→ Spotting where alignment breaks down before it shows up in results
→ Making change credible at every level of the organization
→ Translating strategy into role-level clarity your team can act on
→ Sustaining momentum throughout ex*****on — not just at launch

Designed for executives, HR leaders, and L&D professionals leading or supporting change — whether a transformation is already underway or on the horizon.

✅ Free. Practical. Built for senior leaders.
🔗 Register now: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/7211?utm_source=linkedin+event&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=f_org_change&delivery_language=en

&D

09/10/2026

"You can have a team that is performing at a certain level, you change the coach, and the team performs at a higher level. So, our leadership matters." - Joe Hart, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie

Joe recently joined Stephen Henley, President at Legatus International, on the Podcast to talk about what effective comes down to.

His point: The talent doesn’t change overnight, the leadership does. And that one can be the difference between a good team and a great one.

It's a principle that applies in business, in sports, in how we show up for the people we lead.

Full podcast episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dMFXayd6Y

09/08/2026

"AI without those human skills is just really expensive software." - Jayney Howson, Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow

On this episode of Take Command, Jayney Howson, the architect behind ServiceNow University, one of the world's largest AI-powered learning ecosystems, joins us to talk about leadership in an age of AI.

Her core belief: was never about having all the answers. It's about creating the conditions where can .

Jayney's path started in restaurants, not boardrooms and that's exactly where she learned the lessons that shaped her leadership philosophy: , , and above all.

She also opens up about her cancer diagnosis and the lesson that reshaped how she thinks about courage: "You don't lose fear. It's a fallacy that fear has to go away for you to do something brave. You just have an ounce more bravery."

In this episode, you'll learn:
→ Why being is more valuable than being interesting
→ How early jobs can teach lifelong leadership lessons
→ Why asking for strengthens relationships and teams
→ How great leaders create the conditions for others to
→ The role plays in high-performing organizations

From restaurant tables to the forefront of AI-powered learning, Jayney's story is a reminder that our greatest advantage isn't technology alone — it's our ability to think, connect, adapt, and grow together.

🎧 Download this episode of Take Command. 👇
https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/an-ounce-more-courage-than-fear?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_jeyney_h

09/03/2026

Leadership affects how employees respond to change.

Only 27% of employees strongly believe their immediate leader's actions consistently align with their messages, falling to 18.5% among individual contributors.

When actions and messages diverge, employees may question whether change is credible enough to support.

You can read more in the press release Dale Carnegie White Paper Reveals Why Organizational Change Breaks Down in Ex*****on

/PRNewswire/ -- Dale Carnegie today released its new white paper, Leading Organizational Change: The Human System Behind Successful Ex*****on, which examines...

09/02/2026

isn't about the bottom line. It's about the who get you there.
By focusing on cultivating their next generation of talent, Harris Teeter bridged the gap between daily operations and long-term vision. Through a custom, social learning model, they gave their emerging leaders a sense of purpose and a clear path forward, resulting in higher and a significant drop in turnover.

Discover how we can help your organization turn leadership training into a competitive advantage: https://brnw.ch/21x5osn?

08/27/2026

What kind of work rhythm will get the best from my people without burning them out?

From summer-hours pilots to full four-day weeks, flexible schedules are becoming a strategic lever for . Done well, they improve , lower absenteeism, reduce operating costs, and boost satisfaction and . Done poorly, they create coverage gaps, frustrate , and strain teams across time zones.

Designing schedules that protect focus and recovery while still honoring customer needs is a delicate balance. So we’ve broken down models, trade-offs, and questions to ask before you change the calendar.

https://brnw.ch/21x5g0p

08/26/2026

Join today: The Power of Empathy: A Key Soft Skill for the Future of Work

Learn actionable strategies for embedding empathy and accountability into leadership & culture. Empathy is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic leadership capability that drives retention, engagement, and performance. Yet, despite its proven impact, empathy remains underdeveloped in many organizations.

Join us for a high-impact, one-hour executive briefing that explores how empathy, when balanced with accountability, can transform leadership effectiveness and organizational culture.

Sign up Free: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/7034?delivery_language=en&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=f_empathy_briefing

08/25/2026

Leadership is about empowering people around you. It's not just being authoritative and forcing people to follow you." - Cybele Negris, ICD.D, GCB.D, CEO and Co-Founder of Webnames.ca.ca,
The most impactful leaders don't create followers. They create more leaders.

In the latest episode of the Take Command Podcast, Cybele shares how overcoming -doubt, embracing , and others have shaped her leadership journey.

From battling imposter syndrome to building a multi-million-dollar company, Cybele's story is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about creating an environment where people can thrive, contribute, and grow.

Key insights from the conversation:
✅ Feel the fear and do it anyway
✅ Lead with authenticity and vulnerability
✅ Empower talented people instead of directing every move
✅ Turn challenges into opportunities for growth

Great leadership is measured by the we have on others.

Link to the full episode: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/feel-the-fear-do-it-anyway-leading-through-discomfort?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cybele_negris