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You’re Not Lost, You’re Learning
We often mistake progress for speed. We measure success in boxes checked, tasks completed, and goals accomplished. But none of that really captures what growth feels like.
This post is a short recap from our latest episode of “The Learning Imperative podcast.”
Michelle Braden shared a moment on our podcast from her career where she nearly got fired.
How Managers Build Trust Before They Coach
If you want to develop managers who can truly coach your teams, learning how to build trust is a foundational first step. No one can step into a new role, announce that they’re now “coaching” your people, and expect employees to open up. Without trust, even the best coaching techniques will fall flat. Trust is ...
Want a thriving workplace? Train your leaders to coach, not just manage.
When employees quit, it’s easy to blame pay, workload, or the competitive job market. But often, the root cause is that employees feel unsupported, overlooked, or disconnected from their managers. In fact, Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement. This has a direct tie to turnover, ...
Why Communication Training Is the Smartest Investment You’ll Make This Year
If you’re anything like us, the last thing you need is another leadership buzzword. It seems like there’s a never-ending deluge of terms and advice on the “right” kind of training that will transform your team and instantly make everything better. The truth is there’s one area that can transform managers to better lead teams, ...
Is Your Leadership Style Helping or Hurting Your Team?
You care about your team. You want them to do well. But even the most well-intentioned leaders can accidentally hold their teams back. Whether it’s micromanaging decisions, not providing clear direction, or over-relying on a few go-to people, the way you lead can either empower your team or quietly undermine their potential. These patterns often ...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
Becoming a manager is exciting and empowering, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re not just responsible for your own work but for guiding other people, having hard conversations, and keeping everything (and everyone) moving in the right direction. If you’re feeling like no one handed you the instruction manual, you’re not ...
