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Over the last two weeks, many of us have tuned into our favorite sporting events and athletes at the Paris Olympics. Their performances have been inspiring and amazing to watch. As I think about all the skills and attributes embodied by these athletes, I am reflecting on the fact that they are leaders not just in their sport but also in life. There is much we can learn from each of them and apply to our leadership in the workplace…. Continue Reading »
In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s workplace, effective leadership has become a critical component for organizational success. As businesses strive to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, the demand for skilled and inspiring leaders has never been higher. Leadership coaching is an investment with measurable returns. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) reports that those organizations that invest in coaching see a 70% increase in individual performance (goal attainment, clearer communication, higher satisfaction), 50% increase in team performance (better conversations,… Continue Reading »
The need to develop our own pipeline of leaders continues to be one of the most important challenges facing Human Resources and their Company Leaders. The Conference Board CEO Challenge identified Human Capital as the one of the biggest challenges facing organizations and SHRM’s survey of Business and Human Capital Challenges Today and in the Future identified developing the next generation of leaders as the top Human Capital Challenge. One of the best places to recruit for new leaders is… Continue Reading »
Becoming a First Time Manager can be one of the most challenging and overwhelming career transitions. As many studies will tell you, an effective on-boarding program substantially increases the success of someone joining a new company. 77% of new hires who hit their first performance milestone had formal on-boarding training. Organizations with a standard on-boarding process experience 54% greater new hire productivity Yet, not every company has a formal on-boarding program for new employees let alone provide guidance for First Time… Continue Reading »
I had the opportunity a week ago to attend the Volunteer Leadership Conference for New York State SHRM and at the same time, I have been working with some of my HR colleagues from @NYCSHRM the New York City Chapter of SHRM to better engage future leaders in our Chapter. It got me to thinking about my experiences as a volunteer leader and all the benefits that have come my way: Development: As a young girl, I joined the International… Continue Reading »
Attracting and retaining top talent; individuals that drive for success and in turn impact the success of your organization will continue to be a priority. There is much written about the “Top Skills of Successful Leaders” and there is much truth in the need for those skills identified. However, before we can attract and retain, we need clarity about the competencies, those skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors that indicate top talent for our organization in particular. Understanding the ones that are… Continue Reading »
How many of us remember hearing those words from our parents when we were growing up? They are a parent’s advice that would serve anyone well through out their life. Today, those words take on even more significance when working with or collaborating with others in the workplace. A 2012 IBM Survey of CEOs identified “collaboration as the number one trait CEOs are seeking in their employees with 75% saying it was critical.” Collaboration encourages the sharing of knowledge, supports… Continue Reading »
I have always loved Ted Talks — short, to the point presentations packed with thought provoking ideas and useful information. The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers implemented its version in the form of CHART Talks. I had the honor to share my thoughts on how Social Media is impacting the Leadership Skills needed for the workplace. You can also read more in my previous blog post. What other leadership skills do you think we will need to be… Continue Reading »
I had the honor of being a guest today on Drive Thru HR hosted by Bryan Wempen. The conversation starts with the question “What’s Keeping You Up at Night?” and quickly moved through a variety of topics: Attracting and retaining talent, the importance of 0n-boarding, simplifying HR, aligning people practices with business results, adding value and collaboration. Would love to hear your thoughts on any of those topics! You can catch DriveThruHR everyday at 12:00 pm central time on Blog… Continue Reading »
Janet partnered with us in the development of our Core Competencies. She provided the insight and guidance needed to ensure alignment with our business. She was outstanding to work with!
- Todd Barrato, CEO, Brioni America's
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