Call it “teachable fit.” Call it “emotional intelligence.” Call it “soft skills,” but don’t call it optional. These monikers all fit under the...
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Dec
18
2017
6 Traits of Coachable People and How to Spot Them
by Lindsay Bragg
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
Dec
05
2017
Advice from a Remote Worker
by Nicole Price
Nicole Price is the CEO of Lively Paradox, a leadership development and consulting company. She is also the co-author of the book "The Power of Seven Second Chances" and part of the anthology "Cultivating Culture." Nicole's best job ever is being a mother to her son.
Nicole Price is the CEO of Lively Paradox, a leadership development and consulting company. She is also the co-author of the book "The Power of Seven Second Chances" and part of the anthology "Cultivating Culture." Nicole's best job ever is being a mother to her son.
Anyone who works outside of a traditional office is considered a remote worker. In the five years I’ve worked remotely, I have developed a few...
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Nov
09
2017
How Are You Running Your Conversations?
by Jerry Johnson
Jerry Johnson is a sought-after trainer, facilitator, and consultant with over 30 years of multi-faceted business and executive experience. As a senior resource for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, Jerry has conducted hundreds of training and consulting sessions and is consistently recognized for his outstanding delivery. Jerry lives in Orem, Utah with his wife Sheri and their five children. When he’s not in front of a classroom or client, Jerry enjoys water sports and driving and working on his classic Chevy pick-ups.
Jerry Johnson is a sought-after trainer, facilitator, and consultant with over 30 years of multi-faceted business and executive experience. As a senior resource for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, Jerry has conducted hundreds of training and consulting sessions and is consistently recognized for his outstanding delivery. Jerry lives in Orem, Utah with his wife Sheri and their five children. When he’s not in front of a classroom or client, Jerry enjoys water sports and driving and working on his classic Chevy pick-ups.
Stop to think about how much of your work would ever be accomplished without communication or conversations. The answer is quite obvious: very...
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Oct
31
2017
6 Scary Stats about Employee Engagement (and 6 things you can do about it)
by Lindsay Bragg
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
There is no “one-and-done” solution to employee engagement. Keeping your super star employees at their best is an on-going endeavor. Check out...
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Oct
20
2017
The Tricky Thing About Retention
by Joyce Petrella
Joyce has spent more than 25 years working in corporate leadership in industries from healthcare and insurance to technology and aerospace. Throughout her career, Joyce has actively sponsored the advancement of women in STEM through her roles on university boards and leadership of women career development initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Harvard University. She is also an avid reader and traveler and loves following international cycling events.
Joyce has spent more than 25 years working in corporate leadership in industries from healthcare and insurance to technology and aerospace. Throughout her career, Joyce has actively sponsored the advancement of women in STEM through her roles on university boards and leadership of women career development initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Harvard University. She is also an avid reader and traveler and loves following international cycling events.
A young woman walked into my office on a sunny autumn afternoon. She was one of our firm’s most highly valued employees. At 26, she had been able...
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Oct
13
2017
The Best Ever Solution for Managing Remotely
by Amanda Parry
Amanda Parry is an accomplished marketing professional with over 15 years of experience moving audiences to action via her all-time favorite medium: the written word. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Utah. She is “wife” to Spencer and “mom” to Lilly and Jack and can be found either running or reading when she has a few minutes to spare.
Amanda Parry is an accomplished marketing professional with over 15 years of experience moving audiences to action via her all-time favorite medium: the written word. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Utah. She is “wife” to Spencer and “mom” to Lilly and Jack and can be found either running or reading when she has a few minutes to spare.
If you have a job in 2017 (and if you’re reading this, that’s a safe bet), you know work has undergone what I call an “extreme makeover: corporate...
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Oct
06
2017
Is Coaching Just For Millennials?
by Nicole Price
Nicole Price is the CEO of Lively Paradox, a leadership development and consulting company. She is also the co-author of the book "The Power of Seven Second Chances" and part of the anthology "Cultivating Culture." Nicole's best job ever is being a mother to her son.
Nicole Price is the CEO of Lively Paradox, a leadership development and consulting company. She is also the co-author of the book "The Power of Seven Second Chances" and part of the anthology "Cultivating Culture." Nicole's best job ever is being a mother to her son.
There are no precise dates for when generations begin and end, but by some estimations the oldest Millennials turned 37 years old in 2017. The...
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Sep
26
2017
What Do Millennials Really, Really Want?
by Mala Grewal
Mala Grewal is a successful Executive Coach and Facilitator, Leadership Consultant, and Change Manager. Her dedication to solving business challenges combined with her innate ability to intuit development possibility within individuals allows her to deliver sustainable transformation with clients. She previously served as the Regional Vice President at The Oz Principle, coaching numerous Fortune 1000 organizations. Mala has a charismatic presence in front of crowds. Her business acumen combined with her theater background make her a dynamic hit with audiences.
Mala Grewal is a successful Executive Coach and Facilitator, Leadership Consultant, and Change Manager. Her dedication to solving business challenges combined with her innate ability to intuit development possibility within individuals allows her to deliver sustainable transformation with clients. She previously served as the Regional Vice President at The Oz Principle, coaching numerous Fortune 1000 organizations. Mala has a charismatic presence in front of crowds. Her business acumen combined with her theater background make her a dynamic hit with audiences.
Have you ever found yourself thinking: “What’s with all the Millennial buzz?” or “If I hear one more thing about the needs of ‘Millennials’ I’m...
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Sep
18
2017
3 Mistakes All Managers Make and How to Fix Them
by Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years in the training industry. As the former division president of FranklinCovey, Bill was responsible for all FranklinCovey operations worldwide for the Organizational Solutions Business Unit. Prior to FranklinCovey, Bill was president of two software firms—Power Quest and Folio—each of which received numerous awards for business performance, product superiority, and employee relations. Bill began his career at IBM and spent 15 years with the company in a variety of management roles.
Bill Bennett is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years in the training industry. As the former division president of FranklinCovey, Bill was responsible for all FranklinCovey operations worldwide for the Organizational Solutions Business Unit. Prior to FranklinCovey, Bill was president of two software firms—Power Quest and Folio—each of which received numerous awards for business performance, product superiority, and employee relations. Bill began his career at IBM and spent 15 years with the company in a variety of management roles.
All managers make mistakes. Some make mistakes because their intentions are wrong—they want more power or ego—but most of us lead with the best of...
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Sep
08
2017
The 7 "C's" of Great Leaders
by Lindsay Bragg
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
Lindsay is a Communications Specialist at InsideOut Development and holds a degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. She’s also worked as a newspaper reporter and account director at a PR agency. When she’s not researching or writing great content on nearly every HR topic under the sun, she volunteers teaching leadership skills to children and adults with disabilities at an equine assisted therapy center.
Navigating the rough waters of management for the first time can feel like crossing an ocean. Master these 7 C’s of a Good Manager and see the...
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