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The Future of Work Belongs to the Most Human Among Us
Technology Makes Human Skills More Essential, Not Less The rise of AI has changed the conversation in every workplace. Tasks that used to eat up hours now take minutes. Data that once required long reports now shows up instantly. Information that used to be locked behind roles, departments, or systems is suddenly accessible to everyone. ...
The 2026 Imperative: Equip Your Managers with the Human Skills to Lead Career Growth
If 2025 was the year of AI integration, 2026 will be the year of human reintegration. As organizations continue to automate, consolidate, and restructure, the one question that keeps surfacing across Learning and Development conversations is: “How do we make sure our people still feel like they’re growing?” The answer isn’t in another technology investment. ...
Why Leaders Need to Embrace the Science of Being Uncomfortable
If growth lived in comfort, we’d all be masters by now. But it doesn’t. Real learning and adaptation happen in the awkward space right outside what you already know. That’s not a motivational metaphor. It’s how your brain is wired. Why Discomfort Fires Up Learning Novelty activates learning circuits.When you step into uncertainty (even a ...
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, ...
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 ...
