Posts by Shana Bosler
What Does Empathetic Leadership Look Like?
There are many skills that executives and managers are asked to build to support their staff and drive results, and empathy may be one of the most important of all. Recent research has shown that empathy can have a significant impact on our people and businesses. In addition to being good for the Social part…
Read MoreThe 6 C’s to Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture
In forward-thinking companies, building a strong workplace culture has always been a core part of business strategy. From decades of research, we’ve seen how positive corporate climates have been shown to improve employee engagement, enhance revenue growth and increase profitability. While most executives recognize the value of a great culture, many businesses have held off…
Read MoreWhat Could Your Virtual Background Say About Your Emergenetics® Attributes?
Whether you’re in business meetings every day or just popping on for a family chat on the weekends, virtual gatherings have become a part of life. The video calls certainly help make the distance between our colleagues, friends or family members feel a little shorter, and they can also offer insights into your personality. By…
Read MoreModel the Way to Psychological Safety
How would you rate the psychological safety of your team? I recently took an assessment based on Dr. Amy Edmonson’s book The Fearless Organization to better understand how my department compared with groups in other companies on multiple dimensions of psychological safety. The results were fascinating and provided some great ideas on how to make…
Read MoreBoost the Employee Experience for Your Hybrid Teams
As companies strive to create a people-centric workplace, employee experience is growing as a top priority – and it’s an expansive one. While there is not one single definition, the employee experience encapsulates what people encounter and observe over the course of their tenure at an organization including onboarding, development, performance management and ultimately, departure.…
Read More5 Reasons Why Learning and Development Should Be a Strategic Priority
What is your organization striving to achieve? Maybe you’re concentrating on a digital transformation or launching a new product. Perhaps you’re looking long-term and thinking about how your company will adapt to support its vision. Wherever you are focused, prioritizing professional growth can help you find success. When businesses are actively pursuing their goals, sometimes…
Read MoreThe Language of Grace: An Associate’s Secret Ingredient to Support Wellbeing
There are many elements that contribute to employee wellness. Even when we break the concept down to mental, emotional and physical health, there is still a lot to unpack, which can feel overwhelming for businesses who are trying to positively impact employee experiences. As organizations commit to creating wellness packages, one area that can get…
Read MoreWhat Do People Want from Their Manager?
At multiple points in their careers, most people leaders ask themselves some variation of the question – What do my employees want or need from me? Sometimes, it’s with enthusiasm as you are thinking of how you can best support your team members and drive performance. At other times, it may be with some frustration…
Read MoreSet Up Successful Team Building Events for Your Hybrid Group
With the rise of hybrid teams, it is absolutely essential that employees stay connected. In the past, individuals were often working in the same place and could easily meet in person to address a challenge, share ideas or simply catch up. Through frequent interactions, they naturally had opportunities to get to know each other as…
Read MoreCreate a Safe Space for Accountability Conversations
One of the most important duties of any manager is to empower their teams to set and achieve goals. At its core, management is all about helping staff to be accountable. Yet, less than one in five people are able to successfully hold others responsible for delivering on workplace expectations. While that is an alarming…
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