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How Leadership Self-Awareness Improves Financial Performance

Organizational Talent Consulting

Unfortunately, self-awareness is rare in leadership. A global study found that 95% of leaders think they are self-aware, but only 10-15% met the criteria to be considered self-aware on essential leadership competencies related to empathy, trustworthiness, and leadership performance.

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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

Craft Engaging Stories Based on Arcs Organizational leadership can boost the effectiveness of storytelling in organizational contexts by choosing one of several available narrative arcs. The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change. References Apolinski, L. & & DeVries, H. Indie Books International. Random House.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

They wanted someone with strong leadership skills and a history of motivating others — CHECK! Today’s workplace strives to employ DEI strategies to foster innovation, employee satisfaction, and a competitive edge. * They wanted someone who has a desire to make a difference — CHECK!

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How to Solve Your Talent Challenge (Creatively)

Organizational Talent Consulting

For too long, organizations have approached talent management with ad-hoc talent strategies. What if you developed a verbund talent strategy? Thinkertoys: A handbook of business creativity. The international handbook on innovation (1st ed.). How is the talent challenge like a supply chain challenge? References.

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Virtual Coaching is Inevitable but is it Effective?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Although evidence suggests that the challenges with the lack of multiple cues and sharing emotions could be moderated by a skilled virtual coach, it is best to look at each client's situation and needs uniquely rather than a one size fits all strategy. Boyce, Center for Creative Leadership. Hernez-Broome, G. & Boyce, L.A.

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3 Options to Develop New Managers

LSA Global

New Manager Handbook and Toolkit Does your organization have an easy to access handbook or toolkit for new managers ? A new manager handbook should outline a manager’s general responsibilities, expectations, mistakes to avoid, and provide useful tips and tools on how to be successful in their new role – especially in the first 90-days.

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4 Ways Leaders Keep Hope Alive In Uncertain Times

Organizational Talent Consulting

Pathways Thinking –specific strategies to reach those goals. Agency Thinking – motivation to apply strategies. Concerning leadership, hope is a positive state that contributes to leaders and followers pursuing, expecting, and achieving organizational goals. link] Conclusion: Why Hope Should be a Leadership Strategy.

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