leadership
Announcing New Content Partnership with Edflex
We are so excited to partner with Edflex to bring our practical, skill-based training to their global users! Together, we’re making it simpler than ever for managers and leaders to build the human-to-human skills that matter most, like trust, feedback, and collaboration. Mindscaling is also honored to add our Learning Pathways and custom programs to ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
